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SE18 VGZ

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE18 VGZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit ingress of dampness

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 83,490 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cut to cords in bald inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit ingress of dampness

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,621 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 59,619 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,416 miles

Front both front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,353 miles

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

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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SE18 VGZ 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 SE18 VGZ registered?

SE18 VGZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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