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GD17 FXJ

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 FXJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 May 2026 71,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Unable to test, because washer not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel On both side (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2025 66,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 66,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 62,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,384 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 54,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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
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GD17 FXJ is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 44,159 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 9 years old, this Kia Niro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD17 FXJ registered?

GD17 FXJ is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 21 June 2017.

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