2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · LF68 MXJ
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 202,453 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 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 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,453 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LF68 MXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 202,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF68 MXJ 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 (LF68 MXJ) between August 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
LF68 MXJ Mileage History
- 30/08/2024156,559 mi
- 25/02/2025170,666 mi+14,107 mi
- 20/08/2025185,436 mi+14,770 mi
- 20/08/2025185,436 mi
- 17/02/2026202,453 mi+17,017 mi
Average of roughly 31,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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