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2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · FH18 TYS

FH18 TYS

2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 165,794 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
KIA NIRO
Year / Origin
2018 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
165,794 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
1580cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2018 Kia Niro shows a current roadworthy status with a passed MOT on 30 December 2025 at 155,741 miles, and the maintenance trend across the recorded history is stable with no defects or advisories raised at any stage. The most recent test followed a same-day failure logged at identical mileage with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly at each interval back to July 2024. Mileage stands at 155,741 against an eight-year lifespan, averaging roughly 19,468 miles per year, which is high for the model age and points to sustained motorway or commercial-style use. The records show steady accumulation: 127,261 miles in July 2024, 134,449 by January 2025, 144,057 by July 2025, and 155,741 by December 2025. No gaps appear in the test cycle, and the clean sheets at every entry suggest the previous keeper kept statutory testing current but the DVSA data itself carries no advisory detail on wear items. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the elevated annual mileage, as these components degrade silently without triggering MOT advisories in a pass result. The twin 30 December 2025 entries at 155,741 miles with no defects listed warrant confirmation that the failure was clerical and not a concealed emission or identification issue. Given the sparse but clean record, treat the Niro as mechanically sound on paper yet subject to consumable fatigue from high use. Verify in person the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and underbody corrosion, and request service invoices to corroborate that drivetrain intervals were honoured alongside the MOT passes.
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FH18 TYS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
  • 165,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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FH18 TYS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 20:30
MOT Analysis

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 (FH18 TYS) between January 2025 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 June 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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ADVISORY

FH18 TYS Mileage History

  1. 02/01/2025134,449 mi
  2. 01/07/2025144,057 mi+9,608 mi
  3. 30/12/2025155,741 mi+11,684 mi
  4. 30/12/2025155,741 mi
  5. 25/06/2026165,794 mi+10,053 mi

Average of roughly 21,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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