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YC18 MBZ

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 MBZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 61,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure loose and inop (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly brake disc overheated/discoloured (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, bald, 2.1-3.3mm across 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, bald, 2.7-3.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 52,514 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, bald, 2.1-3.3mm across 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, bald, 2.7-3.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders, 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 44,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders, 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 37,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 31,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,304 miles

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

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

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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YC18 MBZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC18 MBZ registered?

YC18 MBZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 22 August 2018.

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