2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · LE18 AAJ
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 88,827 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LE18 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 88,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LE18 AAJ Mileage History
- 17/10/202372,274 mi
- 17/10/202372,274 mi
- 25/10/202480,307 mi+8,033 mi
- 07/08/202688,827 mi+8,520 mi
- 10/08/202688,827 mi
Average of roughly 5,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LE18 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Niro (LE18 AAJ) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to the wear conditio”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to the Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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