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GC16 VYV

2016 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,128 mi
Last recorded81,128 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 VYV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge 225/45/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2024 70,951 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and slightly uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 52,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord showing inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and slightly uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,906 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 30,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 24,203 miles

Front Number plate cracked.

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

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 VYV is a 2016 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GC16 VYV registered?

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

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