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LM18 OTF

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,801 mi
Last recorded181,801 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 181,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 167,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 150,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 147,760 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 133,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,668 miles

Nearside Front various of cuts in sidewall no ply cords exposed

Fail 29 Jul 2024 119,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front various of cuts in sidewall no ply cords exposed

Pass 11 Nov 2023 111,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 99,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 93,172 miles

Brake performance not tested Risk of damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 81,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,076 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 74,076 miles

Offside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,728 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 OTF is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LM18 OTF registered?

LM18 OTF is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 9 May 2018.

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