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YR17 XWK

2017 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,751 mi
Last recorded175,751 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 XWK
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 175,751 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 141,711 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 141,597 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2x bothsides (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 61,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,700 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 51,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,297 miles

Sure Face rust on Rear Brake Discs

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also more worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check emissions due to the Vehicle was running on Electric when it came in

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sure Face rust on Rear Brake Discs

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also more worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check emissions due to the Vehicle was running on Electric when it came in

Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,168 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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YR17 XWK 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.

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What year was YR17 XWK registered?

YR17 XWK is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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