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RK17 BYA

2017 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,751 mi
Last recorded46,751 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 BYA
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 46,751 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 33,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2023 33,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2022 25,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 17,029 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 both n/s & o/s ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 7,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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RK17 BYA is a 2017 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK17 BYA registered?

RK17 BYA is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is RK17 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 BYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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