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SM16 DXG

2016 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,189 mi
Last recorded126,189 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 DXG
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,189 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 126,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 20,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 19,814 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,369 miles

Inner faces of front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 12,554 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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SM16 DXG is a 2016 Kia Niro in White 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 SM16 DXG registered?

SM16 DXG is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 2 August 2016.

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