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AO18 VWM

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,630 mi
Last recorded59,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 VWM
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 59,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,960 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 51,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 43,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 43,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 35,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre deflation light on

Pass 24 Jan 2022 27,923 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 23,964 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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AO18 VWM is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 47,177 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 8 years old, this Kia Niro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO18 VWM registered?

AO18 VWM is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is AO18 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 VWM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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