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Kia Niro 3 EV

Grey · Electric · 2021

LD71 VAEMOT history

LD71 VAE is a grey electric Kia Niro 3 EV first used on 5 Oct 2021. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 138,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

LD71 VAE grey Kia Niro – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
138,720 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
40,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD71 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Niro 3 EV
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
5 Oct 2021
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD71 VAE was last recorded at 138,720 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 17,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,081 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
17,639 miles
Average per year
40,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,720 miles
  • 2024 – 121,081 miles
  • 2023 – 77,560 miles
  • 2022 – 39,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Nov 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,720 miles (+17,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    410767331026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass121,081 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,081 miles
    Test number
    346419829020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail120,992 miles (+20,303)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    693871288806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nail in this tyre
  4. Pass100,689 miles (+23,129)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,689 miles
    Test number
    376939082449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,560 miles (+19,997)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    483844816501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    205905223606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,560 miles (+18,407)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,560 miles
    Test number
    443994695513
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass39,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    819522662421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low

Questions about LD71 VAE

Does LD71 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD71 VAE expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD71 VAE?
The MOT on LD71 VAE expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD71 VAE done?
LD71 VAE was recorded at 138,720 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 40,184 miles a year.
Has LD71 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD71 VAE has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD71 VAE 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 LD71 VAE find?
LD71 VAE passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall.

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