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SA18 LKN

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 LKN
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 76,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,371 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape and stepping (must make alot of noise on road) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (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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SA18 LKN 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.

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SA18 LKN is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 19 April 2018.

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