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RK18 CKV

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 CKV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 121,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and close to wear bars. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and close to wear bars, slight damage in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 103,434 miles

Offside Side repeater not working In door mirror assembly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and close to wear bars. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and close to wear bars, slight damage in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Mar 2024 84,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inside tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 59,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,180 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,162 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 25,847 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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RK18 CKV is a 2018 Kia Niro in White 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 RK18 CKV registered?

RK18 CKV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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