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EY18 VPJ

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,480 mi
Last recorded204,480 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY18 VPJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 204,480 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 204,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 187,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 132,023 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 10 Mar 2022 103,842 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 103,842 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,661 miles

Central Rear seat belt unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread.

Rear both tyres devoid of tread on inner edges. no cords exposed, but imminent.

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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EY18 VPJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey 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 EY18 VPJ registered?

EY18 VPJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 12 March 2018.

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