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LM18 OTB

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,157 mi
Last recorded234,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 OTB
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 234,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 224,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 213,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 213,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 202,460 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 202,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 185,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 185,880 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 171,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 148,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 133,968 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 133,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 125,122 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,613 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 97,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,125 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,125 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S + O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,409 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 65,409 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,231 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2020 63,231 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,611 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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LM18 OTB is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM18 OTB registered?

LM18 OTB is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 11 May 2018.

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