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GU17 OBG

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,174 mi
Last recorded82,174 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 OBG
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 78,665 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 73,690 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 16 May 2023 68,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 68,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty cant be read (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 May 2022 62,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,152 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,996 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 52,996 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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GU17 OBG is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black 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 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 GU17 OBG registered?

GU17 OBG is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is GU17 OBG safe to buy?

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