CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ16 UTM

2016 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,244 mi
Last recorded77,244 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Niro43,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 UTM
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Binding slightly on rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer shoulder showing ply/cords. (note edge wear on tyre more so inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge also slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,190 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 56,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also feathering inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,866 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,263 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,340 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 27,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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
Full Kia Niro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ16 UTM is a 2016 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

How do I check the history of AJ16 UTM?

You can check the full history of AJ16 UTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ16 UTM registered?

AJ16 UTM is a 2016 Kia Niro, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is AJ16 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 UTM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ16 UTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ16 UTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.