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HK18 KFO

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,083 mi
Last recorded75,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK18 KFO
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 66,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,328 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,304 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 45,231 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp does not face the front (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 23,165 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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HK18 KFO is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK18 KFO registered?

HK18 KFO is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is HK18 KFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK18 KFO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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