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AY68 YEV

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,003 mi
Last recorded90,003 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 YEV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 90,003 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,082 miles

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

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

centre exhaust and undertray damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2024 70,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system damaged but still intact and secured.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 70,033 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,112 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 7,938 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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AY68 YEV is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY68 YEV registered?

AY68 YEV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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