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Y16 EML

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,168 mi
Last recorded45,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 EML
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 45,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 39,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 35,598 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 35,552 miles

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

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

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 30 Jun 2023 31,115 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 24,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 17,195 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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Y16 EML 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.

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What year was Y16 EML registered?

Y16 EML is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 13 September 2018.

Is Y16 EML safe to buy?

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