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LF68 MVW

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

221,209 mi
Last recorded221,209 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 MVW
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 221,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2026 213,079 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 213,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2026 210,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 201,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 194,091 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 192,190 miles

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

Under-tray is fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2025 192,190 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Under-tray is fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 184,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 166,191 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 163,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 147,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 132,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,152 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 118,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,942 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 66,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,717 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 44,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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LF68 MVW is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LF68 MVW registered?

LF68 MVW is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 6 November 2018.

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