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SP18 NMJ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,117 mi
Last recorded122,117 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 NMJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 122,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,188 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,820 miles

Rear tyres wear/worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Aug 2024 70,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear tyres wear/worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,919 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,306 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,936 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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SP18 NMJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP18 NMJ registered?

SP18 NMJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is SP18 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP18 NMJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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