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NL68 AKZ

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,665 mi
Last recorded89,665 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL68 AKZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 89,665 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2026 89,665 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 64,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3000 only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven wear/bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,779 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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NL68 AKZ 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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NL68 AKZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 October 2018.

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