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SB18 GVA

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 GVA
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 96,236 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 96,235 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 87,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,810 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 70,359 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 58,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 49,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has nail in shoulder of tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 GVA is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB18 GVA registered?

SB18 GVA is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 21 June 2018.

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