Kia Niro (2019)
2019 Kia Niro
CarHunch analysed 9,060 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Niro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Kia Niro is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 90.2% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. However, one in five vehicles has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for safety-conscious buyers—though it's worth noting the hybrid and electric variants pass at nearly identical rates (90.2% and 89.4% respectively).
At a median mileage of 35,564 for a five-year-old car, these Niros have been driven conservatively, and the low failure rate of 0.63 per vehicle reflects solid engineering. The 3.5 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are emerging, so budget for routine checks on suspension and brakes—and if you're considering a used example, insist on a recent MOT history rather than relying on a single pass.
What to check before buying a 2019 Kia Niro
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (93%) | 8,394 | 90.3% | 0.63 |
| Electric (7%) | 661 | 89.4% | 0.64 |
| Petrol (0%) | 5 | 86.7% | 0.6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Kia Niro 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 2019 Kia Niro vehicles fall between 24,620 and 52,318 miles.
2019 Kia Niro — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 8,763 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Kia Niro
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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16.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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11.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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4.8%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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4.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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4%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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3.6%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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