2022 Kia Niro petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Kia Niro first registered in 2022 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 174 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 174 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2022 Kia Niro petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2022 Kia Niro petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres22% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes14% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks1% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Suspension1% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Steering1% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Known faults on the 2022 Kia Niro petrol
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All versions
Flat 12-volt battery
The small 12-volt battery can be drained by the fuel pump, audio system, boot light or door locks.
At the viewing: Ask whether it has ever failed to start after standing.
- Cars with halogen lights
Weak halogen headlights
The halogen headlights are a common complaint for being dim.
At the viewing: Check the lights on dipped and main beam.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2022 Kia Niro petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Niro compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 5,511 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 57,722 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 59,023 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 31,149 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 21,968 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 13,487 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 3,851 | Tyres 30% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Kia Niro cars first registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score