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LS68 CVJ

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

311,777 mi
Last recorded311,777 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS68 CVJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 311,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2026 305,228 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 305,228 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 284,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 266,837 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 266,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 260,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 235,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 218,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 213,321 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 213,321 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 189,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 171,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 167,936 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 167,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 143,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 119,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,090 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre FRONT & REAR

Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,864 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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LS68 CVJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LS68 CVJ registered?

LS68 CVJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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