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LS68 CWJ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,698 mi
Last recorded191,698 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS68 CWJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 191,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 191,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 178,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,020 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 176,019 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 157,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 134,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 131,881 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 131,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,403 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 120,403 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 119,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,281 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 73,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,764 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,003 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 CWJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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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LS68 CWJ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 23 November 2018.

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