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ST20 VAE

2020 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,846 mi
Last recorded29,846 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Niro31,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST20 VAE
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 29,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,233 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 17,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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ST20 VAE is a 2020 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 31,047 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 6 years old, this Kia Niro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST20 VAE?

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What year was ST20 VAE registered?

ST20 VAE is a 2020 Kia Niro, first registered on 14 August 2020.

Is ST20 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST20 VAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST20 VAE have outstanding finance?

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