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LN18 XYO

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,426 mi
Last recorded198,426 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 198,426 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 188,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 188,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 177,330 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 177,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 165,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 147,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 118,801 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,529 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,087 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,771 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 83,752 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,117 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer Not working

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,664 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 47,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 XYO is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN18 XYO registered?

LN18 XYO is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LN18 XYO safe to buy?

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