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LJ18 VST

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,099 mi
Last recorded36,099 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VST
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 36,099 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 31,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,954 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 22,947 miles

Horn not working Horn inop (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 16,969 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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LJ18 VST is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ18 VST registered?

LJ18 VST is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is LJ18 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VST shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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