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RM02 ESH

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM02 ESH
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 59,493 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60R16 Tyre has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 205/60R16 Tyre outer sidewall damaged + Cracking and perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,120 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2025 55,120 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,608 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 Tyre heavily worn outer edge + On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 Tyre heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,828 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall Cracking - 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 42,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,836 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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RM02 ESH is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black 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 RM02 ESH registered?

RM02 ESH is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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