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LF18 NRJ

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,474 mi
Last recorded85,474 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 85,474 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 85,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,713 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 57,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 48,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 26,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,588 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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LF18 NRJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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What year was LF18 NRJ registered?

LF18 NRJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LF18 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 NRJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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