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LM18 OTX

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295,478 mi
Last recorded295,478 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 OTX
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 295,478 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 266,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 222,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 203,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 186,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 169,047 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 169,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 138,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 94,893 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,076 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a cut to exposed cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,446 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 85,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,168 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 OTX is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTX registered?

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

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