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SA66 VKJ

2016 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,220 mi
Last recorded116,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 116,220 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 116,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 94,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,541 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 58,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,285 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 50,285 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (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 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SA66 VKJ is a 2016 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA66 VKJ registered?

SA66 VKJ is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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