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LM18 OTJ

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,911 mi
Last recorded169,911 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 OTJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 169,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 161,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 150,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 150,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 143,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 104,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 104,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,360 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,431 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 65,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 63,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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 OTJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM18 OTJ registered?

LM18 OTJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 10 May 2018.

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