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LC68 OKF

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

237,838 mi
Last recorded237,838 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC68 OKF
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 237,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 237,838 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen No water coming from OS washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2026 225,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2026 222,841 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 222,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2026 219,543 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 219,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 209,295 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 209,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 195,314 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 195,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 193,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 177,390 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 160,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 133,291 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 133,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,418 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 10 May 2022 105,528 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 105,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres out of shape

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,082 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 29,892 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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LC68 OKF is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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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LC68 OKF is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 13 December 2018.

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