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R18 SHP

2017 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Niro44,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SHP
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,829 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,683 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 47,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 43,733 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 43,733 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, size 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 19,965 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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R18 SHP is a 2017 Kia Niro in Grey 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 2017 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 44,159 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 9 years old, this Kia Niro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R18 SHP registered?

R18 SHP is a 2017 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 October 2017.

Is R18 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 SHP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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