2017 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · SJ17 ACC

This Kia Niro presents a stable and exceptionally clean maintenance profile. The most recent MOT on 15 May 2025 at 98,977 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle technically failed on the same day at 98,975 miles, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical fault. The absence of any advisories across multiple years indicates a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a nine year old vehicle. It covered 10,525 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, and increased by another 10,525 miles by May 2025. This steady accumulation shows the car has been used regularly rather than left to stand, which generally benefits the health of the hybrid battery and braking system by preventing seizure. The MOT history is unusually sparse regarding faults, showing no recorded issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs over the last four years. There is no evidence of structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures. Such a clean record suggests a proactive owner who likely addressed consumable wear, such as tyres and wiper blades, before the official inspections. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear items that the MOT does not always exhaustively detail. Check the condition of the hybrid battery health and the service history for oil changes and filter replacements. Given the mileage is approaching 100,000, verifying the timing of any major scheduled maintenance will be more critical than looking for the mechanical failures that are absent from this record.