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KU18 VDO

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,628 mi
Last recorded62,628 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 VDO
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 62,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,277 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2025 57,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing unevenly from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 52,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,313 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 47,313 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2021 35,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,176 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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KU18 VDO is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KU18 VDO registered?

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

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