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LY18 OCZ

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,442 mi
Last recorded91,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY18 OCZ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 84,606 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 47,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly and low on inner edge, cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (e))

Very minor chips in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,533 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 28,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LY18 OCZ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Black 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.

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What year was LY18 OCZ registered?

LY18 OCZ is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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The MOT history for LY18 OCZ 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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