2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · SA68 OWD
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 25 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 118,310 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SA68 OWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 118,310 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.
SA68 OWD 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 (SA68 OWD) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SA68 OWD Mileage History
- 04/01/202480,808 mi
- 08/01/202480,816 mi+8 mi
- 16/01/2025106,404 mi+25,588 mi
- 07/10/2025113,643 mi+7,239 mi
- 18/07/2026118,310 mi+4,667 mi
Average of roughly 14,791 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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