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J21 RUM

2017 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,956 mi
Last recorded156,956 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 RUM
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 156,956 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 132,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,041 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 71,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 71,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 54,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 54,686 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,190 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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J21 RUM is a 2017 Kia Niro in White 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 J21 RUM registered?

J21 RUM is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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