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LT68 KAO

2018 Kia Niro

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,960 mi
Last recorded288,960 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT68 KAO
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 288,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 272,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 264,205 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 242,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 214,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 183,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 152,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 122,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 106,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,249 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 21 Mar 2022 90,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,516 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 74,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,793 miles

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

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 1 Oct 2020 46,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,676 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,676 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,234 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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LT68 KAO 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 75%.

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 LT68 KAO registered?

LT68 KAO is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 20 September 2018.

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