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RJ05 SHA

2016 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,052 mi
Last recorded28,052 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 SHA
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 28,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 25,929 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 25,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 23,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 18,685 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,397 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 15,141 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (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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RJ05 SHA is a 2016 Kia Niro in Grey 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 RJ05 SHA registered?

RJ05 SHA is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is RJ05 SHA safe to buy?

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