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XMW 556A

2016 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

353,180 mi
Last recorded353,180 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 556A
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 353,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 323,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 287,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 251,929 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 251,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 213,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 206,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 176,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 153,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeated lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 125,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 81,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 40,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 13,226 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 13,183 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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XMW 556A is a 2016 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMW 556A registered?

XMW 556A is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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