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SB17 XMZ

2017 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,337 mi
Last recorded48,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 XMZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,215 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,601 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 40,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 40,583 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewalls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewalls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 37,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewalls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & sidewalls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 24,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 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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SB17 XMZ is a 2017 Kia Niro in Red with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB17 XMZ registered?

SB17 XMZ is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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