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EA66 LYJ

2016 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,664 mi
Last recorded26,664 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 LYJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,664 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2024 23,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 19,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 17,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 17,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 15,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,169 miles

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 17 Sep 2019 10,328 miles

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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EA66 LYJ is a 2016 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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What year was EA66 LYJ registered?

EA66 LYJ is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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