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LF18 GDU

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 GDU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 68,945 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,303 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 41,303 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 14,569 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))

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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LF18 GDU is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF18 GDU registered?

LF18 GDU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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The MOT history for LF18 GDU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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