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RK17 UNF

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 UNF
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 122,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 107,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,778 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 92,778 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 81,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 76,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil level high

Fail 9 Mar 2023 66,110 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil level high

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil level high

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,808 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 40,803 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 15,246 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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RK17 UNF is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RK17 UNF registered?

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

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