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IGZ 5979

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,084 mi
Last recorded66,084 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 5979
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 66,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,430 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,568 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 Apr 2023 43,657 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 43,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 34,819 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2021 25,510 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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IGZ 5979 is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 IGZ 5979 registered?

IGZ 5979 is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 5 February 2018.

Is IGZ 5979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IGZ 5979 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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