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LM18 OWW

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,998 mi
Last recorded141,998 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 141,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 141,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 132,206 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 129,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 123,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 115,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 88,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 12 May 2021 88,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,115 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 24,288 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 OWW is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OWW registered?

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

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