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PE18 LMU

2018 Kia Niro

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

30,384 mi
Last recorded30,384 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE18 LMU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 30,384 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 30,384 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 25,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 18,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 9,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 7,739 miles

no emissions test as vehicle is hybrid

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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PE18 LMU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE18 LMU registered?

PE18 LMU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is PE18 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE18 LMU 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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