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LO18 OCU

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,893 mi
Last recorded134,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO18 OCU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 134,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 124,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 109,504 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,773 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner

Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,348 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 131,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 104,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,363 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,510 miles

Under trays fitted

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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LO18 OCU is a 2018 Kia Niro in White with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LO18 OCU registered?

LO18 OCU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 19 July 2018.

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