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LG18 SZE

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,464 mi
Last recorded97,464 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 SZE
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,464 miles

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED, NO OBVIOUS FAULT ON BRAKES.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL, STARTING TO PERISH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, REAR DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,124 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,636 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 88,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,892 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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LG18 SZE is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG18 SZE registered?

LG18 SZE is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is LG18 SZE safe to buy?

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