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NL18 YJK

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,737 mi
Last recorded98,737 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 YJK
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,737 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,591 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR, BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 86,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, FRONT TYRES, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, REAR BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,522 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 72,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tyre is distorted also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge of tyre is distorted also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 YJK is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue 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 NL18 YJK registered?

NL18 YJK is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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