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MK66 VJZ

2016 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK66 VJZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 99,099 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,132 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 73,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,753 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on side walls 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 35,865 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 35,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to sticking brakes

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

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

Very little reserve travel in hand brake

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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MK66 VJZ 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 MK66 VJZ registered?

MK66 VJZ is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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