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LM68 YOW

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM68 YOW
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 81,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,807 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 46,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,630 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 36,491 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 11 Nov 2019 21,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,062 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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LM68 YOW is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM68 YOW registered?

LM68 YOW is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 10 November 2018.

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