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LC18 DHY

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

287,905 mi
Last recorded287,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 DHY
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 287,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 256,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 253,293 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side brake pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 220,795 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 220,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 190,868 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 163,180 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 109,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,935 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 70,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,521 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 35,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,884 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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LC18 DHY is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC18 DHY registered?

LC18 DHY is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 26 June 2018.

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