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LC18 DKA

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

359,408 mi
Last recorded359,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 359,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2025 343,399 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 329,998 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 329,998 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 316,145 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 289,302 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 257,988 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2023 257,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2023 230,979 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2022 204,382 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 204,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 176,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 147,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,358 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,728 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,882 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 DKA 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 83.3%.

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 LC18 DKA registered?

LC18 DKA is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 21 June 2018.

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