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LC18 VRV

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,054 mi
Last recorded45,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 45,054 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 37,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 31,837 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 31,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 22,582 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 2022 17,583 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 17,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 9,891 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 VRV 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.

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What year was LC18 VRV registered?

LC18 VRV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is LC18 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 VRV 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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