2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · FG18 VLD
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 117,196 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
FG18 VLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 117,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FG18 VLD Mileage History
- 28/03/202377,373 mi
- 28/03/202377,373 mi
- 11/03/202493,297 mi+15,924 mi
- 19/03/2025112,518 mi+19,221 mi
- 12/03/2026117,196 mi+4,678 mi
Average of roughly 13,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG18 VLD 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 (FG18 VLD) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 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 (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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