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YP18 LWJ

2018 Kia Niro

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

122,075 mi
Last recorded122,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 LWJ
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 122,075 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 112,019 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 109,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,116 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,270 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 53,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,024 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 28,132 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Aug 2020 28,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2020 19,967 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2019 10,778 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 LWJ is a 2018 Kia Niro in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP18 LWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP18 LWJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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