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NL18 HGN

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,261 mi
Last recorded117,261 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 HGN
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 117,261 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 117,261 miles

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 107,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 89,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,887 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,032 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))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 64,802 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 47,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,392 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 36,062 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 36,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 22,741 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 22,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,741 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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NL18 HGN is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NL18 HGN registered?

NL18 HGN is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 5 April 2018.

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