MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
87.9%
pass rate
↑ 6.2% vs last year
119,849 tests
82.8%
pass rate
↑ 1.5% vs last year
183,346 tests
Reliability Trend
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 | Kia Niro | Nissan Leaf |
|---|
| 2023 | 100.0% | 95.6% |
| 2022 | 93.8% | 94.1% |
| 2021 | 88.8% | 92.1% |
| 2020 | 89.2% | 90.1% |
| 2019 | 87.6% | 89.4% |
| 2018 | 86.9% | 87.7% |
| 2017 | 87.6% | 85.2% |
| 2016 | 87.3% | 80.8% |
| 2015 | — | 78.1% |
| 2014 | — | 74.1% |
| 2013 | — | 72.5% |
| 2012 | — | 78.3% |
| 2011 | — | 77.1% |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
