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SJ17 TEP

2017 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,710 mi
Last recorded109,710 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 TEP
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 109,710 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 109,710 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS/OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,462 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 51,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 51,230 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 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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SJ17 TEP is a 2017 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ17 TEP registered?

SJ17 TEP is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 24 July 2017.

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