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PK18 LJU

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,216 mi
Last recorded164,216 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK18 LJU
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 164,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2025 150,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 146,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant tank cap missing

Pass 8 Mar 2025 133,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 124,782 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 114,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,745 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,409 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 75,408 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,736 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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PK18 LJU is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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PK18 LJU is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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