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WM16 ULF

2016 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,913 mi
Last recorded95,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 ULF
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 56,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,302 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 45,302 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 18 Jul 2020 36,483 miles

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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WM16 ULF is a 2016 Kia Niro in Grey 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 WM16 ULF registered?

WM16 ULF is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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