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RB05 BES

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,360 mi
Last recorded46,360 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 BES
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,360 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 33,354 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 23,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES,LOW TREAD AND TREAD PEELING OFF,CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD AND BALDING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 23,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES,LOW TREAD AND TREAD PEELING OFF,CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD AND BALDING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 19,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm...225/45/18 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 16,997 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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RB05 BES is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RB05 BES registered?

RB05 BES is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 12 October 2018.

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