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L1 MBY

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,238 mi
Last recorded46,238 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MBY
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 46,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 41,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 36,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 20,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 20,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread and 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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L1 MBY is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L1 MBY registered?

L1 MBY is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is L1 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 MBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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