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BL18 OVM

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,929 mi
Last recorded19,929 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 OVM
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 19,929 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 19,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inner edge has cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 14,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 14,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 11,270 miles

undertrays

Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,815 miles

under trays

Pass 14 Jul 2021 6,330 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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BL18 OVM is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red 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 BL18 OVM registered?

BL18 OVM is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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