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WG18 BYF

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,005 mi
Last recorded153,005 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG18 BYF
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 153,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 147,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 141,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,787 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 137,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 132,466 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 132,466 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 126,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 112,429 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 112,429 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,247 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 19,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 652 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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WG18 BYF is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG18 BYF registered?

WG18 BYF is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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The MOT history for WG18 BYF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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