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GY17 BYL

2017 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 BYL
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 129,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 111,135 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 97,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad linings have come off (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 82,303 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 82,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,876 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,528 miles

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

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

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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GY17 BYL 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 GY17 BYL registered?

GY17 BYL is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is GY17 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY17 BYL 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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