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LF68 VJJ

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,485 mi
Last recorded139,485 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 VJJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 139,485 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 139,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 129,127 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 129,127 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2025 126,855 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,088 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 161,460 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 84,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,679 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 73,524 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,968 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,968 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 62,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 31,865 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 31,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,207 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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LF68 VJJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LF68 VJJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 October 2018.

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