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SL17 LFR

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,959 mi
Last recorded73,959 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 LFR
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 73,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,903 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 68,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,969 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 50,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,228 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 37,227 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 22,687 miles
Pass 10 May 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 LFR is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black 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 SL17 LFR registered?

SL17 LFR is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 18 May 2017.

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