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SP16 CTE

2016 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 CTE
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,137 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 83,134 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 68,823 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,800 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Axle (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both offside tyres worn close to legal limit (2-3mm)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Lada Niva?

Based on 2,766 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,339
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Stop lamp not working 127
Headlamp aim too low 115
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SP16 CTE is a 2016 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Lada Niva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP16 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Niva typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 10 years old, this Lada Niva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP16 CTE registered?

SP16 CTE is a 2016 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is SP16 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 CTE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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