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VF16 GDO

2016 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 GDO
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 100,114 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5018 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 79,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 79,940 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 79,900 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 79,881 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,360 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,733 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,173 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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VF16 GDO is a 2016 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VF16 GDO registered?

VF16 GDO is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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