2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · PJ18 LJV
2018 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 14 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 87,986 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ18 LJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 87,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ18 LJV 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 (PJ18 LJV) between April 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ18 LJV Mileage History
- 15/04/202466,740 mi
- 15/04/202466,740 mi
- 14/10/202478,602 mi+11,862 mi
- 14/10/202478,602 mi
- 14/04/202587,986 mi+9,384 mi
Average of roughly 21,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Low-speed DCT hesitation and clutch wearModerate
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- 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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