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LM18 OWK

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,187 mi
Last recorded210,187 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 210,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 210,187 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 198,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 197,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 171,365 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 171,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 151,670 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 149,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,198 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 107,198 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,706 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,149 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

inner shoulder wear to the offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2019 29,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 OWK is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM18 OWK registered?

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

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