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2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · LP18 FHS

LP18 FHS

2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 74,127 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
KIA NIRO
Year / Origin
2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
74,127 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2018
Engine
1580cc

LP18 FHS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
  • 74,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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LP18 FHS Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202565,900 mi
  2. 19/08/202566,552 mi+652 mi
  3. 17/02/202669,235 mi+2,683 mi
  4. 17/08/202674,127 mi+4,892 mi
  5. 17/08/202674,127 mi

Average of roughly 7,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LP18 FHS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 02:32
MOT Analysis

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 (LP18 FHS) between July 2025 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 August 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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