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SC16 EKB

2016 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,823 mi
Last recorded56,823 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 EKB
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 51,173 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 39,275 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 16 Aug 2021 33,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 27,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 27,194 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,351 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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SC16 EKB is a 2016 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SC16 EKB registered?

SC16 EKB is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is SC16 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 EKB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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