2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · LF68 BXR
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 133,556 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 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.
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LF68 BXR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2023
- 133,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF68 BXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Niro (LF68 BXR) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LF68 BXR Mileage History
- 22/02/2022104,070 mi
- 11/08/2022118,168 mi+14,098 mi
- 06/02/2023133,556 mi+15,388 mi
- 06/02/2023133,556 mi
Average of roughly 30,856 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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