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ML17 KWJ

2017 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,230 mi
Last recorded49,230 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 KWJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 49,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 46,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2025 46,992 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 42,539 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,653 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 30,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 25,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 19,919 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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ML17 KWJ is a 2017 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML17 KWJ registered?

ML17 KWJ is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is ML17 KWJ safe to buy?

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