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L8 XJX

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,555 mi
Last recorded43,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XJX
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 43,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,691 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,416 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 35,416 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 32,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 27,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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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L8 XJX is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L8 XJX registered?

L8 XJX is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 6 January 2017.

Is L8 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 XJX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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