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LA18 WZR

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,458 mi
Last recorded177,458 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 177,458 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 163,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 152,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 140,636 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 122,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,578 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 106,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 106,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 94,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 73,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,009 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 36,999 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (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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LA18 WZR is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LA18 WZR registered?

LA18 WZR is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 3 August 2018.

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