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LN18 YCS

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,517 mi
Last recorded38,517 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 38,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 31,067 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 30,861 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 18,851 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 18,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 18,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 14,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 9,488 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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LN18 YCS is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

How do I check the history of LN18 YCS?

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What year was LN18 YCS registered?

LN18 YCS is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is LN18 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN18 YCS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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