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LM18 OWO

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,628 mi
Last recorded136,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 136,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape inner

Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 127,722 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 127,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Nov 2023 118,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 111,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,066 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,066 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 80,858 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 80,858 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,591 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,645 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,264 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 55,264 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 36,214 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 OWO is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

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

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