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BX18 OTB

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,758 mi
Last recorded103,758 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 OTB
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 103,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 103,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 95,508 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off HELD ON WITH TAPE (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 85,541 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2024 85,500 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,671 miles

EGR valve removed from exhaust

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,724 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 60,627 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BX18 OTB is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX18 OTB registered?

BX18 OTB is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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