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JC12 LAC

2016 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,667 mi
Last recorded45,667 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC12 LAC
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,667 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 39,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 32,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 26,640 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 26,473 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 13,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 13,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 11,377 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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JC12 LAC is a 2016 Kia Niro in White 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.

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What year was JC12 LAC registered?

JC12 LAC is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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