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WJ18 XML

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,516 mi
Last recorded69,516 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 XML
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 52,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 30,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 21,106 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 21,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 15,297 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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WJ18 XML is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ18 XML registered?

WJ18 XML is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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