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Kia Niro 2 EV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 10,832 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

10,832

Model Years

2020 to 2024

Years Covered

5

About the Kia Niro 2 EV

The Kia Niro 2 EV was MOT tested 10,832 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2020 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 26,364 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 4,437 miles.

Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Niro 2 EV performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Kia range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)
£555
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,010
Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Kia Niro 2 EV?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)
vs Kia brand average+8% (86% avg)

Kia Niro 2 EV by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202497%344,437 mi
202394%1,33930,897 mi
202294%5,69753,243 mi
202192%3,69139,535 mi
202093%7126,364 mi

Questions about the Kia Niro 2 EV

Is the Kia Niro 2 EV reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2020 to 2024), the Kia Niro 2 EV averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 10,832 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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