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SJ20 TRV

2020 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,390 mi
Last recorded70,390 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Niro31,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ20 TRV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 70,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2024 54,613 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TPMS warning light on but it is not clear the warning lamp is indicating a system malfunction and not simply indicating that one or more tyre pressures are low

Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,275 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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SJ20 TRV is a 2020 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 31,047 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 6 years old, this Kia Niro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ20 TRV registered?

SJ20 TRV is a 2020 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 July 2020.

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