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YC17 VLS

2017 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 VLS
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,151 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 70,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,205 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 44,727 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 32,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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YC17 VLS is a 2017 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC17 VLS registered?

YC17 VLS is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YC17 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 VLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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