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LM18 OWB

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,549 mi
Last recorded123,549 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 123,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 109,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,147 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity and damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle presented in EV mode

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,799 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,222 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 66,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,752 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 56,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 43,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 29,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,138 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 OWB is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OWB registered?

LM18 OWB is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 7 June 2018.

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