2016 Kia Niro · 3,855 MOT tests
2016 Kia Niro reliability
2016 Kia Niros fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Niro years (3,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Niros: 13%)
- 14.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Niros: 13%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 50,991
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,855
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.5% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Niro
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.84%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.91%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 0.73%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.77%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.13%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.02%)
Is a 2016 Kia Niro reliable?
2016 Kia Niros fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Niro years (3,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Niro MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.02% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.84% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Niro have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Kia Niro shows 50,991 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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