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SD18 VFZ

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,803 mi
Last recorded51,803 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 51,803 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 46,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 46,914 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 41,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable area ()

Pass 29 Apr 2023 35,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 29,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 23,118 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 23,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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SD18 VFZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue 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 SD18 VFZ registered?

SD18 VFZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is SD18 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 VFZ 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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