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R23 TRU

2017 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,467 mi
Last recorded173,467 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 TRU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 173,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 154,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,154 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 127,154 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 105,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,952 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,519 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 85,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,201 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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R23 TRU is a 2017 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R23 TRU registered?

R23 TRU is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is R23 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 TRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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