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ESZ 224

2016 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,623 mi
Last recorded87,623 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 224
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,623 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2026 87,623 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,203 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 64,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 57,545 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,063 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded On Edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,684 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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ESZ 224 is a 2016 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESZ 224 registered?

ESZ 224 is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is ESZ 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 224 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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