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LN18 YCU

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,787 mi
Last recorded184,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN18 YCU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 184,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 171,689 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 171,678 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 144,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 120,522 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 120,487 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside rear tyre has a temporary repair

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,875 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,629 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 YCU 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 LN18 YCU registered?

LN18 YCU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 13 April 2018.

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