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SG18 UEL

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,559 mi
Last recorded216,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG18 UEL
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 216,559 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2026 215,653 miles

Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 215,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Dec 2025 198,915 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2025 198,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 180,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 159,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 144,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 127,911 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 116,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 45,091 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,573 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 44,573 miles

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

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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SG18 UEL is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG18 UEL registered?

SG18 UEL is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 April 2018.

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