2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · LT68 JZU
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 14 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 35,601 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 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 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT68 JZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 35,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT68 JZU 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 (LT68 JZU) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 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: Tyres (12 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LT68 JZU Mileage History
- 27/09/202324,358 mi
- 22/10/202427,776 mi+3,418 mi
- 02/09/202532,173 mi+4,397 mi
- 03/09/202532,174 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/202635,601 mi+3,427 mi
Average of roughly 3,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Niro (DE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Low-speed DCT hesitation and clutch wearModerate
The hybrid system masks it at times, but the 6DCT can still feel jerky or hesitant when creeping, parking or pulling away uphill if the clutch or actuator calibration is off.
- Rear brake corrosion and bindingModerate
Because regenerative braking does much of the work, rear discs and calipers can corrode or stick badly on low-mileage cars, causing MOT advisories and expensive catch-up maintenance.
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