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LM12 OWL

2017 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,643 mi
Last recorded56,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 OWL
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 56,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,563 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,303 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 46,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,182 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 10 Sep 2021 34,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,883 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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LM12 OWL 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM12 OWL registered?

LM12 OWL is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 10 January 2017.

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