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FD18 LBV

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,253 mi
Last recorded171,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 LBV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 171,253 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 171,253 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2026 170,547 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 170,547 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 159,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 144,876 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 144,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 127,673 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 127,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,664 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,396 miles

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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FD18 LBV is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD18 LBV registered?

FD18 LBV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 7 August 2018.

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