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LF68 VKA

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,569 mi
Last recorded168,569 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 168,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 132,393 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 121,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,553 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 106,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,206 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 92,206 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 26,162 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 VKA is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LF68 VKA registered?

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

Is LF68 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF68 VKA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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