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MT53 DJT

2016 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,710 mi
Last recorded100,710 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DJT
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 99,149 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 99,149 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,202 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,642 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 42,784 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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MT53 DJT is a 2016 Kia Niro in Red with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT53 DJT registered?

MT53 DJT is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 15 December 2016.

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