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LC18 OPZ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,924 mi
Last recorded42,924 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 OPZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,924 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 36,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2025 36,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2024 29,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 23,768 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 23,768 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 18,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 15,435 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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 OPZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC18 OPZ registered?

LC18 OPZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is LC18 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 OPZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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