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SK18 MKU

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,147 mi
Last recorded84,147 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK18 MKU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 84,145 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot control travels to floor (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn edges ( tread measures 2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 73,522 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 73,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily castelated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,519 miles

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,569 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 35,569 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 26,368 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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SK18 MKU 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 66.7%.

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 SK18 MKU registered?

SK18 MKU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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