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GJ17 VVY

2017 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 VVY
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

bumper cracked & secured with cable ties

front fan cowling cracked.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 99,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 82,761 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,919 miles

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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GJ17 VVY is a 2017 Kia Niro in Grey 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 GJ17 VVY registered?

GJ17 VVY is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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The MOT history for GJ17 VVY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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