Kia Niro: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 2, 2018 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 19 346
- Typical mileage per year
- 14 400 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 30%
- Frame repairs
- 5.6%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩10 900 000 – ₩30 900 000
- ≈ $8 110 – $22 990
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 9 500 km | 3 800 – 16 700 | 697 |
| 1 | 2025 | 23 600 km | 13 700 – 37 000 | 1 554 |
| 2 | 2024 | 36 900 km | 23 400 – 55 300 | 2 691 |
| 3 | 2023 | 52 500 km | 33 500 – 79 200 | 3 374 |
| 4 | 2022 | 68 400 km | 45 800 – 95 600 | 3 913 |
| 5 | 2021 | 75 900 km | 53 000 – 101 300 | 2 158 |
| 6 | 2020 | 93 300 km | 70 300 – 119 400 | 1 715 |
| 7 | 2019 | 100 700 km | 77 600 – 127 300 | 1 250 |
| 8 | 2018 | 110 500 km | 84 700 – 137 600 | 964 |
| 9 | 2017 | 116 500 km | 88 600 – 150 700 | 471 |
| 10 | 2016 | 136 800 km | 103 600 – 169 000 | 175 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Kia Niro cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 22% | 5.2% | 4 770 |
| 4–7 years | 34% | 6.0% | 5 126 |
| 8–11 years | 46% | 5.6% | 1 066 |
| All ages | 30% | 5.6% | 10 962 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 1.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₩30 900 000≈ $22 990 | ₩29 800 000 – ₩32 500 000≈ $22 171 – $24 180 | 57 |
| 2025 | ₩30 900 000≈ $22 990 | ₩28 900 000 – ₩33 200 000≈ $21 502 – $24 701 | 132 |
| 2024 | ₩27 200 000≈ $20 237 | ₩25 200 000 – ₩29 000 000≈ $18 749 – $21 576 | 269 |
| 2023 | ₩24 600 000≈ $18 302 | ₩20 990 000 – ₩27 580 000≈ $15 617 – $20 520 | 478 |
| 2022 | ₩21 900 000≈ $16 294 | ₩18 800 000 – ₩24 900 000≈ $13 987 – $18 526 | 1 389 |
| 2021 | ₩18 900 000≈ $14 062 | ₩16 990 000 – ₩21 000 000≈ $12 641 – $15 624 | 454 |
| 2020 | ₩17 940 000≈ $13 347 | ₩16 500 000 – ₩19 500 000≈ $12 276 – $14 508 | 608 |
| 2019 | ₩16 300 000≈ $12 127 | ₩14 500 000 – ₩18 320 000≈ $10 788 – $13 630 | 268 |
| 2018 | ₩13 900 000≈ $10 342 | ₩12 300 000 – ₩15 350 000≈ $9 151 – $11 420 | 531 |
| 2017 | ₩12 300 000≈ $9 151 | ₩10 840 000 – ₩14 130 000≈ $8 065 – $10 513 | 491 |
| 2016 | ₩10 900 000≈ $8 110 | ₩8 990 000 – ₩12 990 000≈ $6 689 – $9 665 | 186 |
Kia Niro: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2022 Kia Niro?
- Cars of this age typically show about 68 400 km at inspection; half of them have between 45 800 and 95 600 km.
- How often does a used Kia Niro have body repairs?
- 30% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.6% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Kia Niro cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2022 Kia Niro was typically listed for ₩21 900 000 (≈ $16 294); half of these cars were listed between ₩18 800 000 (≈ $13 987) and ₩24 900 000 (≈ $18 526).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Kia Niro?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (1.6%).
Other Kia models
- CarnivalAlso sold as SedonaInspected cars: 115 552 · 2006–2026
- MorningAlso sold as PicantoInspected cars: 101 451 · 2004–2026
- K5Also sold as OptimaInspected cars: 83 170 · 2010–2026
- SorentoInspected cars: 82 925 · 2002–2026
- RayInspected cars: 71 984 · 2012–2026
- SportageInspected cars: 63 072 · 2005–2026
- K7Also sold as CadenzaInspected cars: 59 980 · 2010–2021
- K3Also sold as CeratoInspected cars: 49 304 · 2012–2024
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026