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NJ18 MLX

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,691 mi
Last recorded116,691 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 MLX
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 116,691 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2025 103,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 95,851 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 88,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 75,870 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 66,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 59,258 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 44,967 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 44,965 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 37,999 miles

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

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

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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NJ18 MLX is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NJ18 MLX registered?

NJ18 MLX is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is NJ18 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ18 MLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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