2016 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · JG06 ACG

The 2016 Kia Niro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 June 2025 at 37,502 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a ten-year-old vehicle. The records show 31,299 miles at the 27 August 2021 test, rising only to 32,104 by 30 August 2022, 32,193 by 5 July 2023, 34,431 by 1 July 2024, and 37,502 by June 2025. That equates to roughly 3,750 miles per year. The tight clustering of readings between 2021 and 2023 suggests the car stood for long periods or covered very short local trips. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data; the DVSA file is sparse but entirely clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. Low-use cars often develop seized suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and corroded brake discs through inactivity rather than wear. The tester logged no advisories on coil springs, subframes, or exhaust emissions, yet latent corrosion and perished rubber can escape a visual test if hidden. Given the gentle mileage and fault-free record, previous keepers likely maintained basic statutory compliance even if general upkeep is undocumented. We recommend checking underbody structural integrity, brake caliper freedom, and tyre sidewall condition before purchase, as these items degrade with standing time rather than distance covered.