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RV68 XPL

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV68 XPL
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 70,236 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 65,612 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 65,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,081 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 60,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,132 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 53,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,414 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 37,514 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 37,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 31,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 22,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,176 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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RV68 XPL is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV68 XPL registered?

RV68 XPL is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is RV68 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV68 XPL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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