Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A (2022)
2022 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A
CarHunch analysed 192 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Kia Niro 3 PHEV is a strong performer, passing its MOT on first attempt 90.8% of the time—a full 10 points above the UK average of 80%—with a dangerously low rate of serious defects at just 4.2%. This is a notably reliable plug-in hybrid that buyers can feel confident about.
At a median mileage of around 25,500 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars are running at typical wear levels, and the minimal failure rate of 0.14 per vehicle reflects that. The 0.7 advisories per car suggest routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns, so when you're evaluating a used example, focus your inspection on battery condition and charging system health rather than worrying about mechanical failures.
What to check before buying a 2022 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A vehicles fall between 17,757 and 36,105 miles.
MOT History Averages
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