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WJ17 XHR

2017 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,789 mi
Last recorded43,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 XHR
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 43,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 37,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 34,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 24,406 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 23,605 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to NSF inner wheel arch liner and undertray

Fail 2 Feb 2022 23,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to NSF inner wheel arch liner and undertray

Pass 3 Feb 2021 17,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner / bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 17,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner / bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 14,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner 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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WJ17 XHR is a 2017 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ17 XHR registered?

WJ17 XHR is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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