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GC16 VLN

2016 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

142,921 mi
Last recorded142,921 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 VLN
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 142,921 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 142,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2026 132,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 80,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,269 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 155,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 148,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 124,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,406 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,451 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 19,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,404 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (size 225.45.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 15,333 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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GC16 VLN is a 2016 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GC16 VLN registered?

GC16 VLN is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is GC16 VLN safe to buy?

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