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Kia Niro

Grey · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2018 · 1,580 cc

LC18 DKAMOT history

LC18 DKA is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Kia Niro first used on 21 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 359,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LC18 DKA grey Kia Niro – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
359,408 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
44,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 DKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Niro
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,580 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
21 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 DKA was last recorded at 359,408 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 16,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
343,399 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
16,009 miles
Average per year
44,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 359,408 miles
  • 2025 – 343,399 miles
  • 2024 – 316,145 miles
  • 2023 – 257,988 miles
  • 2022 – 204,382 miles
  • 2021 – 147,404 miles
  • 2020 – 107,728 miles
  • 2019 – 76,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass359,408 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass359,408 miles (+16,009)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    359,408 miles
    Test number
    556003528332
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass343,399 miles (+13,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    343,399 miles
    Test number
    690337233297
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass329,998 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    329,998 miles
    Test number
    431305322450
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail329,998 miles (+13,853)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,998 miles
    Test number
    229507604852
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass316,145 miles (+26,843)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    316,145 miles
    Test number
    341636988385
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass289,302 miles (+31,314)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    289,302 miles
    Test number
    100620916412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass257,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    257,988 miles
    Test number
    619751310463
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail257,988 miles (+27,009)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,988 miles
    Test number
    544796815098
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass230,979 miles (+26,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    230,979 miles
    Test number
    223761854314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass204,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    204,382 miles
    Test number
    674258260615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail204,382 miles (+28,224)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,382 miles
    Test number
    295140968341
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass176,158 miles (+28,754)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,158 miles
    Test number
    646385241098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,404 miles (+19,046)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,404 miles
    Test number
    915710388835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,358 miles (+20,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    128,358 miles
    Test number
    539967286779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,728 miles (+10,426)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,728 miles
    Test number
    935669465221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,302 miles (+21,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    543797624371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,058 miles (+26,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    242723771056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    616017014510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC18 DKA

Does LC18 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 DKA is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 DKA?
The MOT on LC18 DKA is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 DKA done?
LC18 DKA was recorded at 359,408 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 44,405 miles a year.
Has LC18 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 DKA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC18 DKA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC18 DKA find?
LC18 DKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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