2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · RM55 MCF
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 26,748 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RM55 MCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 26,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RM55 MCF 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 (RM55 MCF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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 (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Lower Seat belt missing catch (7.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))”.
RM55 MCF Mileage History
- 14/09/202218,469 mi
- 27/09/202321,650 mi+3,181 mi
- 27/09/202321,651 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/202424,579 mi+2,928 mi
- 16/09/202526,748 mi+2,169 mi
Average of roughly 2,754 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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