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AO18 LMU

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,377 mi
Last recorded161,377 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 LMU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 161,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 132,441 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 108,199 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 108,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 55,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

How Reliable is the Kia Niro?

Based on 228,435 MOT tests across 48,509 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
8,213
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
48,509
On UK Roads
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AO18 LMU is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 47,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Niro typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Niro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO18 LMU registered?

AO18 LMU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is AO18 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 LMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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