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With 131,355 currently licensed in the UK, the Kia Niro is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Niro 5 stars in 2022, with 91% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
It has a 83.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include brakes, tyres, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,662 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £138/month or 21p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
83.8%
55,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£138
est. annual total
New From
£30,000
Euro NCAP tested the Niro in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
69%
Safety Assist
80%
There are 19 known DVSA recalls affecting the Kia Niro. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/059
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Build dates: 2015-10-26 to 2022-06-16
R/2025/059
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Build dates: 2015-10-26 to 2022-06-16
R/2025/059
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Build dates: 2015-10-26 to 2022-06-16
R/2025/059
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Build dates: 2015-10-26 to 2022-06-16
R/2025/059
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Build dates: 2015-10-26 to 2022-06-16
+ 14 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 55,000 MOT tests, the Niro has a first-time pass rate of 83.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Niro is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Kia Niro are estimated at around £1,662 per year, or £138 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,212
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
65 kWh
Range (WLTP)
285 mi
Motor
150 kW
201 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 43 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 7.5h (0-100%)
Starting from £30,000 new, a Kia Niro typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £22,500 | −£7,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £19,150 | −£10,850 |
| 3 years | 56% | £16,850 | −£13,150 |
| 4 years | 50% | £15,150 | −£14,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £13,950 | −£16,050 |
| 6 years | 43% | £12,950 | −£17,050 |
| 7 years | 41% | £12,200 | −£17,800 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,550 | −£18,450 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,000 | −£19,000 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,450 | −£19,550 |
There are currently 131,355 licensed and 618 SORN Niros in the UK (131,973 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Niro has a 83.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 55,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Niro 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 69% for vulnerable road users, and 80% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Niro are estimated at around £1,662 per year (£138/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 19 known safety recalls affecting the Niro. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Niro starts from around £30,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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