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LM18 OXJ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 OXJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 141,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 138,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 130,922 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 130,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2023 117,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 101,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 84,261 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 84,261 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged, cut in tread to chords, bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2019 45,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2019 27,022 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 27,022 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under inflation (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 OXJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black 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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What year was LM18 OXJ registered?

LM18 OXJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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