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YG66 UNB

2016 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,575 mi
Last recorded114,575 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 UNB
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Crack to lens. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush poor condition. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle poor condition.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush poor condition. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 114,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Crack to lens. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush poor condition. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle poor condition.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush poor condition. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 106,340 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,345 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn low inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,002 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tpms light on ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 72,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,566 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 31 Aug 2020 67,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,084 miles

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

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

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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YG66 UNB is a 2016 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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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YG66 UNB is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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