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NJ68 KZR

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ68 KZR
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 78,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 52,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 37,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,817 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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NJ68 KZR 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 NJ68 KZR registered?

NJ68 KZR is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 October 2018.

Is NJ68 KZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ68 KZR 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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