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BG18 FMZ

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,912 mi
Last recorded35,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 FMZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 35,912 miles

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 12 May 2026 35,912 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 13 May 2025 34,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 33,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 33,203 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 30,467 miles

Parkbrake may require adjustment or repair, just making minimum 16% required.

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

Pass 30 May 2022 27,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 23,432 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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BG18 FMZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG18 FMZ registered?

BG18 FMZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is BG18 FMZ safe to buy?

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