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J3 FGC

2017 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,163 mi
Last recorded52,163 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FGC
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 52,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 45,309 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 45,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 38,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 32,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 32,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,462 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 17,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020

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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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J3 FGC is a 2017 Kia Niro in Red 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 J3 FGC registered?

J3 FGC is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is J3 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 FGC 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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