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OV18 WCR

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,916 mi
Last recorded40,916 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 WCR
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 40,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,493 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 33,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,845 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 16,063 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 6,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 6,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 4,668 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 May 2021 4,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

wipers starting to smear

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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OV18 WCR is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV18 WCR registered?

OV18 WCR is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 June 2018.

Is OV18 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 WCR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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