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BU18 BHJ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,917 mi
Last recorded90,917 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 90,917 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are bald on edges

both rear tyres are bald inner and close to cords

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,628 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 68,951 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges offside will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,237 miles

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

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

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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BU18 BHJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU18 BHJ registered?

BU18 BHJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 8 March 2018.

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