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OY18 UBL

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,349 mi
Last recorded78,349 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 UBL
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,349 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inside edge very close to cords strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,735 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 65,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,955 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,801 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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OY18 UBL is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY18 UBL registered?

OY18 UBL is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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