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Kia Niro 3 EV

Black · Electric · 2021

LG21 VDTMOT history

LG21 VDT is a black electric Kia Niro 3 EV first used on 15 Mar 2021. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LG21 VDT black Kia Niro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Niro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
139,129 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
25,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG21 VDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Niro 3 EV
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
15 Mar 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG21 VDT was last recorded at 139,129 miles on 7 May 2026, 13,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,966 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13,163 miles
Average per year
25,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,129 miles
  • 2025 – 125,966 miles
  • 2024 – 100,454 miles
  • 2023 – 73,813 miles
  • 2022 – 55,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,129 miles
    Test number
    441000536348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,129 miles (+13,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,129 miles
    Test number
    178244823319
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass125,966 miles (+12,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,966 miles
    Test number
    565777710629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass113,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,163 miles
    Test number
    310338294328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail113,163 miles (+12,709)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,163 miles
    Test number
    109847965496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass100,454 miles (+956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,454 miles
    Test number
    823002005938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass99,498 miles (+146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    141172243579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail99,352 miles (+12,824)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,352 miles
    Test number
    302159305923
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass86,528 miles (+12,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    650962551814
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass73,813 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    517743669633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail73,784 miles (+17,937)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    617716012135
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass55,847 miles (+22,106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    659662986209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    566080027220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG21 VDT

Does LG21 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG21 VDT is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG21 VDT?
The MOT on LG21 VDT is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG21 VDT done?
LG21 VDT was recorded at 139,129 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 25,291 miles a year.
Has LG21 VDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG21 VDT has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LG21 VDT 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 LG21 VDT find?
LG21 VDT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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