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2021 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · ST21 VWB

ST21 VWB

2021 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 17 May 2021. Recorded mileage 70,518 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
KIA NIRO
Year / Origin
2021 · Dundee
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 15 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,518 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2021
Engine
1580cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Kia Niro presents as roadworthy following the May 2025 test, where the vehicle passed at 46,003 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history. The May 2025 pass followed a same-day failure logged at identical mileage with no defects cited, a pattern repeated in May 2024 when a failure at 25,124 miles preceded a pass at 25,127 miles the next day. Such paired entries suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the test centre rather than genuine mechanical defects. Mileage accumulation is moderate for a 2021 registered vehicle, rising from 25,127 miles in May 2024 to 46,003 miles by May 2025, an annual gain of roughly 20,876 miles against a five-year average near 9,201. The single-year jump indicates heavier use in the fourth year than the earlier period implies. The record is sparse, with only four entries and no advisories, so the data gives limited insight into wear on consumables or drivetrain components between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the absence of recorded checks on those items. The repeated failure-pass pairs with zero defects mean DVSA systems logged no corrosion, emissions breaches, or structural concerns, but the lack of advisories does not confirm component condition. Verify the V5C and test certificates to confirm the same-day failure entries were clerical and not掩盖 of withdrawn faults. Given the clean record and typical mileage, the Niro shows no evidence of skipped basic upkeep, though in-person checks on tyre tread and wiper blades remain prudent before purchase.
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ST21 VWB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
  • 70,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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ST21 VWB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 09:23
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Niro (ST21 VWB) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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ST21 VWB Mileage History

  1. 01/05/202425,124 mi
  2. 02/05/202425,127 mi+3 mi
  3. 10/05/202546,003 mi+20,876 mi
  4. 10/05/202546,003 mi
  5. 12/05/202670,518 mi+24,515 mi

Average of roughly 22,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
77
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
No outstanding recalls
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