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2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · KX18 FXE

KX18 FXE

2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 11 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 49,492 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
KIA NIRO
Year / Origin
2018 · Northampton
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,492 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
1580cc
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KX18 FXE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
  • 49,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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KX18 FXE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Oct 2026, 10:00
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 (KX18 FXE) between May 2022 and June 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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.

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KX18 FXE Mileage History

  1. 17/05/202214,277 mi
  2. 05/06/202315,136 mi+859 mi
  3. 05/06/202427,300 mi+12,164 mi
  4. 09/06/202541,690 mi+14,390 mi
  5. 22/06/202649,492 mi+7,802 mi

Average of roughly 8,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
No outstanding recalls
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