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LG68 JLV

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,570 mi
Last recorded178,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG68 JLV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 178,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 153,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 153,482 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 147,416 miles

Brake Pedal worn on the edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 145,410 miles

Brake Pedal worn on the edge.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,430 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,867 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 122,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 110,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel cap slightly damage

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 78,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,443 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 68,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,239 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 20,345 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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LG68 JLV is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG68 JLV registered?

LG68 JLV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is LG68 JLV safe to buy?

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