Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A (2024)
2024 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A
CarHunch analysed 704 real MOT records for the 2024 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2024 Kia Niro 3 PHEV is failing MOT at an alarming rate—just 6.2% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%—which suggests either systematic testing issues with this specific variant or genuine early defects affecting the majority of vehicles. The dangerous defect rate is negligible at 0.1%, so safety isn't the immediate concern, but the scale of failure is a serious red flag for any potential buyer.
These vehicles are relatively low-mileage at around 24,000 miles on average, meaning failures aren't wear-related; they're early-production problems. With virtually no recorded advisories (0.0 per vehicle) and minimal failures per vehicle (0.01), the pattern suggests most cars are failing on one or two specific issues rather than general degradation—check the detailed failure breakdown carefully before purchase, as there may be a known defect worth understanding.
What to check before buying a 2024 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 2024 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 2024 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S A vehicles fall between 15,636 and 34,108 miles.
MOT History Averages
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