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PJ18 LJV

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 LJV
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 78,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,740 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 66,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 36,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 28,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,542 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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PJ18 LJV is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ18 LJV registered?

PJ18 LJV is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 14 June 2018.

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The MOT history for PJ18 LJV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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