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LM18 OTU

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,378 mi
Last recorded180,378 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 180,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 180,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 166,256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 143,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 123,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,368 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 58,525 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,642 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 49,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,028 miles

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

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

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

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 OTU is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTU registered?

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

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