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SY18 KPE

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,279 mi
Last recorded135,279 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 KPE
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 135,279 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2025 135,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,214 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 10 Sep 2022 37,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,124 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 27,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm and worn on inner 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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SY18 KPE is a 2018 Kia Niro in White 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 SY18 KPE registered?

SY18 KPE is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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