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YR18 XCW

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 XCW
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,813 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 80%of inner surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 85,649 miles

both rear brake discs lipped/worn and corroded

nsr outer brake pad worn almost to fail limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,737 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear inner brake pads worn low

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,303 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 61,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,190 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 35,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm (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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YR18 XCW is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR18 XCW registered?

YR18 XCW is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YR18 XCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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