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TAP 489

2017 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,827 mi
Last recorded51,827 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 489
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 51,827 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 51,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 48,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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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TAP 489 is a 2017 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TAP 489 registered?

TAP 489 is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is TAP 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 489 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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