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ML66 LCZ

2016 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,373 mi
Last recorded74,373 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML66 LCZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,373 miles

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP DAMAGED ( TEMPORARY REPAIR )

Fail 15 Jan 2026 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT ( OUTER SIDE WALL )

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP DAMAGED ( TEMPORARY REPAIR )

Pass 10 Jan 2025 64,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 56,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,981 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower lamp lens damaged not part of mot for this vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 35,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 31,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 25,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 10,367 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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ML66 LCZ 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 83.3%.

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 ML66 LCZ registered?

ML66 LCZ is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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