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YP18 LWM

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

225,750 mi
Last recorded225,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 225,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 211,620 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 204,047 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 194,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 177,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 167,631 miles

Rear inner both doors sills missing

Fail 19 Jan 2024 167,631 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear inner both doors sills missing

Pass 20 Jul 2023 158,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 145,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 133,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 119,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 103,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 99,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2020 78,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,038 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 45,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,250 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 LWM 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 88.9%.

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.

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What year was YP18 LWM registered?

YP18 LWM is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 15 May 2018.

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