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LG18 FCE

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,186 mi
Last recorded43,186 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 FCE
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,186 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,198 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,198 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE ()

Fail 15 Mar 2024 36,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 29,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer tail lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 29,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer tail lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,984 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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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LG18 FCE is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG18 FCE registered?

LG18 FCE is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is LG18 FCE safe to buy?

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