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LM18 OYL

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

260,877 mi
Last recorded260,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 260,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2026 258,107 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 236,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 211,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 182,612 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 182,612 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 150,571 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 150,571 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,387 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 39,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,576 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 OYL is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM18 OYL registered?

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

Is LM18 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM18 OYL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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