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SL17 LCY

2017 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 LCY
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 97,278 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,703 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 84,699 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick scoring disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,586 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,582 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 61,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 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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SL17 LCY is a 2017 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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SL17 LCY is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 17 April 2017.

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