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YP18 LWF

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,779 mi
Last recorded212,779 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 LWF
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 212,779 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 212,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 191,628 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 191,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 168,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 146,017 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 146,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,653 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 143,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 91,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 15,462 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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YP18 LWF is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP18 LWF registered?

YP18 LWF is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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