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LM18 OTL

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

242,537 mi
Last recorded242,537 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 242,537 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 223,988 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 222,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 201,663 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 185,005 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 184,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 182,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 182,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 166,838 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 154,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,280 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,235 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 129,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 117,462 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,264 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))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,264 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,961 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,961 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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,592 miles

Both rear tyres feathered inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,201 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 53,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Nov 2019 48,002 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 OTL is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTL registered?

LM18 OTL is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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