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FA02 RED

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,979 mi
Last recorded138,979 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 RED
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 138,979 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,283 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 126,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,675 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 114,057 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 97,160 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2023 90,138 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2022 88,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 59,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,657 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,654 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/205/60/16 (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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FA02 RED is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA02 RED registered?

FA02 RED is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is FA02 RED safe to buy?

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