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V121 SSP

2017 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,851 mi
Last recorded12,851 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 SSP
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 12,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 11,630 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 11,630 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 10,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 9,374 miles

front and rear tyres starting to crack on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2021 8,308 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 6,973 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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V121 SSP is a 2017 Kia Niro in Black 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 V121 SSP registered?

V121 SSP is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is V121 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 SSP 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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