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Kia Niro buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Kia Niro costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 238 for sale right now.
Our take on the Kia Niro
A 2023 Kia Niro typically advertises at €27,900 and a 2018 one at €13,500, so it loses roughly 14% of its value a year at that age. It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2017–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.6 hybrid is the most common engine (100% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Kia Niro's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Kia Niro prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €44,300 | 0k km | 7 |
| 2026 | €38,500 | 5k km | 32 |
| 2025 | €34,950 | 20k km | 24 |
| 2024 | €29,950 | 58k km | 46 |
| 2023 | €27,900 | 58k km | 56 |
| 2022 | €22,450 | 103k km | 17 |
| 2021 | €19,950 | 95k km | 21 |
| 2020 | €19,000 | 108k km | 18 |
| 2019 | €17,950 | 129k km | 8 |
| 2018 | €13,500 | 152k km | 8 |
Kia Niro NCT pass rate
How often Kia Niros pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 82% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 84% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 76% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 84% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 71% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 68% | 64% |
Most common reasons a 2023 Kia Niro fails: wheels & tyres (9% of tests), lights & electrics (4.2% of tests), steering & suspension (3.6% of tests), wheel alignment (3.6% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Kia Niro problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€180 | 94 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Kia Niro
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Kia Niro
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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