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YK18 LEP

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 LEP
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,630 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 74,527 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 74,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Wipers Smearing

Nail in tyre Both Rears

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 68,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,151 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing unevenly

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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YK18 LEP is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK18 LEP registered?

YK18 LEP is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 June 2018.

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