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LN18 XZU

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,518 mi
Last recorded148,518 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN18 XZU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 148,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 135,429 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 135,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 123,192 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides considerable play

Pass 23 May 2023 111,214 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 111,214 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 96,516 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides, tyres also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 68,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 59,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,681 miles

NSF tyre has outer sidewall damage

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 XZU is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZU registered?

LN18 XZU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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