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LB18 TYY

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,038 mi
Last recorded194,038 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 TYY
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 194,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 172,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 172,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 149,947 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both perished and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder relocated from centre of windscreen out of drivers view ahead ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,384 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,084 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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LB18 TYY is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB18 TYY registered?

LB18 TYY is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 25 June 2018.

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