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YK18 DOU

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,966 mi
Last recorded151,966 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 DOU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 151,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2026 144,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 144,247 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 144,247 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 141,978 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 95,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,251 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 46,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,782 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 25,782 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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YK18 DOU is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK18 DOU registered?

YK18 DOU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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