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NJ18 YYX

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 74,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 74,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 68,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 62,727 miles

Damage to front bumper nearside but unlikely to cause injury.

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

Pass 26 May 2022 52,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,406 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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NJ18 YYX is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black 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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What year was NJ18 YYX registered?

NJ18 YYX is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is NJ18 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ18 YYX 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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