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WA18 XAE

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,003 mi
Last recorded147,003 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA18 XAE
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 147,003 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2026 146,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2026 114,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 48,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,494 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 22,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords embedded stones etc (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords embedded stones etc (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,518 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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WA18 XAE is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WA18 XAE registered?

WA18 XAE is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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