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LN18 XYM

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,901 mi
Last recorded170,901 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN18 XYM
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 170,901 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 170,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 170,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2026 160,594 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 148,995 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 148,992 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 139,361 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE&OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE&OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE&OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE&OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE&OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 126,397 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 81,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,794 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 80,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 59,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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LN18 XYM is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LN18 XYM registered?

LN18 XYM is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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The MOT history for LN18 XYM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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