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SA66 VMJ

2016 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,262 mi
Last recorded148,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 VMJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 148,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 136,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 125,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 125,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,997 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 15,615 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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 VMJ is a 2016 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SA66 VMJ registered?

SA66 VMJ is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SA66 VMJ safe to buy?

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