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Kia Niro 2 EV

Black · Electric · 2023

LB23 BVLMOT history

LB23 BVL is a black electric Kia Niro 2 EV first used on 31 Mar 2023. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 134,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,826 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
39,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB23 BVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Niro 2 EV
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2023
First used
31 Mar 2023
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB23 BVL was last recorded at 134,826 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 16,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,268 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
16,558 miles
Average per year
39,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,826 miles
  • 2025 – 95,432 miles
  • 2024 – 55,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Mar 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,826 miles (+16,558)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,826 miles
    Test number
    336246305558
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass118,268 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,268 miles
    Test number
    259533479476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass115,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    267415207961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,491 miles (+20,059)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    311263136925
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,432 miles (+19,653)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    781975578959
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass75,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    124387561638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,777 miles (+20,567)2 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    894058062130
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,210 miles
    Test number
    550134717003
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail55,210 miles (+17,122)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,210 miles
    Test number
    496256605793
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass38,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    154338824978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB23 BVL

Does LB23 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB23 BVL is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB23 BVL?
The MOT on LB23 BVL is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB23 BVL done?
LB23 BVL was recorded at 134,826 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 39,043 miles a year.
Has LB23 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB23 BVL has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB23 BVL 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 LB23 BVL find?
LB23 BVL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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