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KU18 AUO

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 AUO
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 71,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,898 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 63,898 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation REAR LOW EFFORT O/S (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 55,250 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 17,465 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))

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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KU18 AUO is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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How do I check the history of KU18 AUO?

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What year was KU18 AUO registered?

KU18 AUO is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is KU18 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 AUO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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