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LX18 XPA

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,234 mi
Last recorded42,234 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX18 XPA
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 42,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 33,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 27,108 miles

Hybrid vehicle, no emission test.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 21,852 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 15,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 11,615 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 11,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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LX18 XPA is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

How do I check the history of LX18 XPA?

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What year was LX18 XPA registered?

LX18 XPA is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is LX18 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX18 XPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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