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LM18 OYB

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,810 mi
Last recorded154,810 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 154,810 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 154,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 130,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,013 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 92,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,852 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 75,852 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 64,734 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,864 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 OYB is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OYB registered?

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

Is LM18 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM18 OYB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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