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LM18 OTP

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

274,431 mi
Last recorded274,431 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 274,431 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 274,431 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 260,258 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 260,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 249,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 236,238 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 236,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 216,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 216,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 198,292 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 198,292 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 178,401 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 178,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 138,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 120,941 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 120,941 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 102,639 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 102,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,678 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 86,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,782 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 OTP is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OTP registered?

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

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