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LJ18 WHF

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,319 mi
Last recorded72,319 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,319 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 16 May 2025 62,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 55,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, cut in tread and puncture - unrepairable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 48,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge marked in yellow

Fail 6 May 2023 48,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper insecure with wheel arch plastics / wheel arch trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge marked in yellow

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 38,801 miles

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

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 WHF is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black 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 LJ18 WHF registered?

LJ18 WHF is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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