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LA18 WHW

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,317 mi
Last recorded139,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 WHW
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 139,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 129,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 327,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 316,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 284,724 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 284,495 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 262,387 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 262,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 249,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 224,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 224,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 201,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 172,449 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 146,027 miles

unable to check drivers seat adjustment due to screen fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,816 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to outer of wheel rim

Pass 11 Jul 2020 100,680 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 100,680 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,446 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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LA18 WHW is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LA18 WHW registered?

LA18 WHW is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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