2016 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · AF66 AXU

The 2016 Kia Niro presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 10 April 2026 at 71,794 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, with every annual test from April 2023 through to the latest examination recording no defects or advisories. The only anomaly is a failed test on 9 April 2026 at the same mileage, where the DVSA entry lists no defects; this suggests an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault, corrected by the pass one day later. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,179 miles per year. The records show steady accumulation: 38,628 miles in April 2023, 47,311 in April 2024, 58,195 in April 2025, and 71,794 by April 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence. The clean sheet across all five entries indicates the previous keeper kept the hybrid drivetrain, suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust emissions within test limits without flagged corrosion or structural concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. The MOT captures only test-day condition and will not reveal early wear in coil springs, binding calipers, or incipient subframe corrosion hidden from view. Given the car's age, examine the 12-volt battery health, hybrid cooling system, and underbody for moisture-related structural degradation the annual test did not record. The absence of advisories points to reasonable upkeep rather than deferred consumable neglect such as skipped tyre or wiper replacement. Treat the 9 April 2026 failure with no listed defect as a clerical event, but confirm with the seller what the VOSA tester initially rejected before the next-day pass.