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RE18 JZL

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 JZL
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 131,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 129,594 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 129,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 105,038 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 105,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 93,850 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 93,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 80,703 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,379 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 61,148 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 61,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 51,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,053 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 47,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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RE18 JZL is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was RE18 JZL registered?

RE18 JZL is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is RE18 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 JZL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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