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WU17 WLZ

2017 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,845 mi
Last recorded73,845 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 WLZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 73,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,877 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 64,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material has come away from metal baking and is loose in the carrier. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,291 miles

front wipers starting to smear. screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,282 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 4 Mar 2022 45,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 33,021 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres has slightly distorted on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2020 33,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres has slightly distorted on inner edges

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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WU17 WLZ 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 70%.

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 WU17 WLZ registered?

WU17 WLZ is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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