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LM18 OTW

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,596 mi
Last recorded171,596 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 171,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 170,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 162,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 152,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 152,554 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 139,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 129,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 102,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 65,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,845 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 43,013 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 43,013 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (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 OTW 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 OTW registered?

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

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