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SC18 PLF

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 PLF
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre between 3/2mm & low / bald tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing low inner tread plus slight miss shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 78,505 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 78,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad material cracked and come away from the pad metal .

Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,004 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 61,003 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))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,129 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 PLF is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PLF registered?

SC18 PLF is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is SC18 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC18 PLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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