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LM18 OVE

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 126,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 94,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,481 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Corner Damaged

Nearside Front Side Repeater Cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,958 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 43,946 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 OVE is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OVE registered?

LM18 OVE is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is LM18 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM18 OVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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