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LM18 OWU

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,971 mi
Last recorded251,971 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 251,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2026 228,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 228,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 210,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 193,492 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 177,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 163,161 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 163,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,495 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 133,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,682 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2022 109,645 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 109,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,755 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 95,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 85,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,836 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 71,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 42,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,274 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/60/16 (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 OWU is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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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What year was LM18 OWU registered?

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

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