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YP18 LWK

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 LWK
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,881 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 83,775 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plates fitted to vehicles manufactured on or after 1 January 1980 must have black characters on a white background when fitted to the front. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plates fitted to vehicles manufactured on or after 1 January 1980 must have black characters on a yellow background when fitted to the rear. (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 58,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,881 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 LWK is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red 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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What year was YP18 LWK registered?

YP18 LWK is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is YP18 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP18 LWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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