2016 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · FP16 XPW
2016 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 05 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 159,955 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP16 XPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 159,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP16 XPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Niro (FP16 XPW) between September 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FP16 XPW Mileage History
- 09/09/2024142,428 mi
- 09/09/2024142,431 mi+3 mi
- 07/03/2025151,172 mi+8,741 mi
- 25/11/2025159,955 mi+8,783 mi
- 26/11/2025159,955 mi
Average of roughly 14,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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