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LM20 SMV

2020 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Niro31,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM20 SMV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 56,401 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges and 3mm in centre.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished on inner and outer side walls.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 14 Apr 2024 30,211 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 30,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,948 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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LM20 SMV is a 2020 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 31,047 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 6 years old, this Kia Niro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM20 SMV registered?

LM20 SMV is a 2020 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 July 2020.

Is LM20 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM20 SMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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