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LC18 OPJ

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,207 mi
Last recorded155,207 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,207 miles

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch lining loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 155,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch lining loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 122,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,353 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 52,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,436 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 33,436 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 OPJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC18 OPJ registered?

LC18 OPJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is LC18 OPJ safe to buy?

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