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LM18 OTV

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,347 mi
Last recorded191,347 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 191,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 171,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 146,061 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 146,060 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation nearside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2024 133,392 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 3 nails. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 74,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205\60\\R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205\60\R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 3 nails. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,844 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 60,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 50,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,591 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,815 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 42,813 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 35,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 OTV 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 77.8%.

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 OTV registered?

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

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