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SD18 VFY

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 VFY
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 63,588 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,619 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,622 miles

Little to no reserve travel in parking brake.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulders, on 1.6mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR brake sticking slightly.

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder, on 1.6mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,215 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 28,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 18,653 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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SD18 VFY is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue 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 SD18 VFY registered?

SD18 VFY is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 12 April 2018.

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