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RFZ 1285

2020 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,911 mi
Last recorded47,911 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Niro31,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 1285
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 47,911 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 47,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Permanently on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 47,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam permanently on main beam (headlamp fault) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 16,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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RFZ 1285 is a 2020 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 31,047 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 6 years old, this Kia Niro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RFZ 1285 registered?

RFZ 1285 is a 2020 Kia Niro, first registered on 22 September 2020.

Is RFZ 1285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 1285 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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