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LM18 OXZ

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,917 mi
Last recorded197,917 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 197,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 181,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 164,482 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 164,474 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 151,668 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 140,610 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,835 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 117,078 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,452 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 107,349 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 81,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 81,528 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,714 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 36,446 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 36,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

no emissions test as hybrid

Fail 30 May 2019 36,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

no emissions test as hybrid

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 OXZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXZ registered?

LM18 OXZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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