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LB18 XSZ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,590 mi
Last recorded46,590 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 46,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 39,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,734 miles

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,893 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 27,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,717 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 25,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 25,710 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer indicator light cluster broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x front tyre treads unevenly worn close to legal min tread of 1.6mm

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

accident damage to n/s/r

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 XSZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB18 XSZ registered?

LB18 XSZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 July 2018.

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