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SB18 GUW

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,710 mi
Last recorded118,710 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 GUW
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 118,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 108,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 93,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,228 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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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SB18 GUW is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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.

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What year was SB18 GUW registered?

SB18 GUW is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is SB18 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB18 GUW shows 7 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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