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SY18 WEJ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 WEJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 83,110 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 83,076 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,136 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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SY18 WEJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEJ registered?

SY18 WEJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is SY18 WEJ safe to buy?

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