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YK16 TEP

2016 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 TEP
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,181 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 49,180 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,408 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,559 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2021 24,436 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 19,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 13,966 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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YK16 TEP is a 2016 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK16 TEP registered?

YK16 TEP is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is YK16 TEP safe to buy?

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