MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
88.8%
pass rate
↑ 3.7% vs last year
94,272 tests
87.9%
pass rate
↑ 6.2% vs last year
119,849 tests
Reliability Trend
BMW I3 ↑ 3.0% over 4 years
↑ Improving Kia Niro ↑ 12.4% over 4 years
↑ Improving 💡 Both models have been improving, with the Kia Niro gaining more ground.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | BMW I3 | Kia Niro |
|---|
| 2023 | — | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 92.9% | 93.8% |
| 2021 | 89.2% | 88.8% |
| 2020 | 90.1% | 89.2% |
| 2019 | 89.7% | 87.6% |
| 2018 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| 2017 | 89.1% | 87.6% |
| 2016 | 88.1% | 87.3% |
| 2015 | 86.6% | — |
| 2014 | 87.5% | — |
| 2013 | 87.8% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
