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YJ66 DNZ

2016 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 DNZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 77,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 64,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 50,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 50,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,418 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 39,418 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,785 miles

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 31 Jul 2019 22,361 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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YJ66 DNZ is a 2016 Kia Niro in Blue 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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What year was YJ66 DNZ registered?

YJ66 DNZ is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YJ66 DNZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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