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AU18 ZJK

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,990 mi
Last recorded54,990 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 ZJK
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 54,990 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 41,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 40,102 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 40,055 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 33,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,954 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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AU18 ZJK is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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How do I check the history of AU18 ZJK?

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What year was AU18 ZJK registered?

AU18 ZJK is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AU18 ZJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 ZJK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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