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BK18 PKV

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,211 mi
Last recorded145,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 PKV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 145,211 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 145,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 135,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,405 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 21,592 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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BK18 PKV is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey 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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What year was BK18 PKV registered?

BK18 PKV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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The MOT history for BK18 PKV 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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