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RJ18 OEV

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 OEV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,787 miles

damage to osf tyre outer sidewall

nsf headlamp lense deteriorated

nsr tyre damaged and perished on outer sidewall

rear tyres stepped and worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2025 65,521 miles

nsr seat belt not checked child seat fitted

nsr tyre heavily stepped and worn on inner section of tread

osr tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,685 miles

damage to osf tyre outer sidewall

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre worn/bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2022 31,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2021 31,053 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2021 31,051 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ18 OEV 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 87.5%.

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 RJ18 OEV registered?

RJ18 OEV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 18 June 2018.

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