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LC18 DJY

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

267,033 mi
Last recorded267,033 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 267,033 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 252,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 236,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 236,188 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lins (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 236,187 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lins (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 234,441 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside REPEATER LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 11 Jul 2024 202,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 167,761 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 167,761 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,938 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,978 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 60,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,114 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,179 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 DJY is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC18 DJY registered?

LC18 DJY is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 4 July 2018.

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