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WU18 XAK

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,337 mi
Last recorded42,337 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU18 XAK
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 42,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 39,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,219 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 36,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 31,669 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 31,669 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,859 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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WU18 XAK is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU18 XAK?

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What year was WU18 XAK registered?

WU18 XAK is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is WU18 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU18 XAK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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