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LR66 LHJ

2016 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 LHJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 113,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 89,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,577 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,062 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,929 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 43,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 26,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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LR66 LHJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 LR66 LHJ registered?

LR66 LHJ is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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