2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · BV18 LOD
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 15 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 43,162 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV18 LOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 43,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV18 LOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Niro (BV18 LOD) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BV18 LOD Mileage History
- 18/05/202326,003 mi
- 23/05/202431,306 mi+5,303 mi
- 20/05/202537,121 mi+5,815 mi
- 13/05/202643,162 mi+6,041 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Niro (DE)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Low-speed DCT hesitation and clutch wearModerate
The hybrid system masks it at times, but the 6DCT can still feel jerky or hesitant when creeping, parking or pulling away uphill if the clutch or actuator calibration is off.
- Rear brake corrosion and bindingModerate
Because regenerative braking does much of the work, rear discs and calipers can corrode or stick badly on low-mileage cars, causing MOT advisories and expensive catch-up maintenance.
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