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RK18 VGX

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 VGX
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 77,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,126 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,292 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 50,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 36,068 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 24 May 2023 35,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,630 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2022 22,630 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,429 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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RK18 VGX is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RK18 VGX registered?

RK18 VGX is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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