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DF16 PYV

2016 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 PYV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 127,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate broken and corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 110,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 110,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,627 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 100,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 90,803 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 90,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kia Niro?

Based on 228,435 MOT tests across 48,509 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
8,213
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
48,509
On UK Roads
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DF16 PYV is a 2016 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 43,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Niro typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Niro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF16 PYV registered?

DF16 PYV is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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