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NJ17 XFY

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 XFY
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,446 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,981 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 89,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 83,106 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 74,495 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 63,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 57,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 57,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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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NJ17 XFY is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NJ17 XFY registered?

NJ17 XFY is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is NJ17 XFY safe to buy?

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