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WK17 VEL

2017 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK17 VEL
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,685 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 77,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2025 68,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,135 miles

Front brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2024 61,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,992 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))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,432 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 21,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 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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WK17 VEL is a 2017 Kia Niro in Grey 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK17 VEL registered?

WK17 VEL is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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The MOT history for WK17 VEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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