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SC18 BVR

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 BVR
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 74,858 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 74,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2025 62,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre steeping and perished inner tread

Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 50,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 22,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged lenze (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,011 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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SC18 BVR is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black 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 SC18 BVR registered?

SC18 BVR is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 20 August 2018.

Is SC18 BVR safe to buy?

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