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DC18 OBZ

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 OBZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 68,204 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre New tyre if through

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

Fail 19 Jun 2026 68,204 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre New tyre if through

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,377 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 50,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 35,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,277 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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DC18 OBZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC18 OBZ registered?

DC18 OBZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is DC18 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 OBZ 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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