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PL16 VXV

2016 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,501 mi
Last recorded70,501 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 VXV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 70,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,396 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,645 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 19,032 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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PL16 VXV is a 2016 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL16 VXV registered?

PL16 VXV is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is PL16 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 VXV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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