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LO18 OEC

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,401 mi
Last recorded145,401 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO18 OEC
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 145,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2026 140,743 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 136,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 132,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 124,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,252 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end to track rod loose/insecure. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,703 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 , 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 89,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 78,744 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,844 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 44,844 miles

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

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

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 OEC is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO18 OEC registered?

LO18 OEC is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is LO18 OEC safe to buy?

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