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HY18 KWZ

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY18 KWZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 69,799 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 69,798 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted corroded and fallen apart (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 63,234 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 63,234 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 55,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,630 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 46,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,213 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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HY18 KWZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was HY18 KWZ registered?

HY18 KWZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is HY18 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY18 KWZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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