2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · NA18 OAW
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 08 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 50,193 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA18 OAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 50,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA18 OAW 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 (NA18 OAW) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 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). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 in tread, 205/60/16 (5”.
NA18 OAW Mileage History
- 25/05/202331,338 mi
- 30/05/202437,728 mi+6,390 mi
- 17/04/202541,754 mi+4,026 mi
- 17/04/202541,755 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/202650,193 mi+8,438 mi
Average of roughly 6,358 miles per year across 5 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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