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Black · Electric · 2021

LG71 UCEMOT history

LG71 UCE is a black electric Kia Niro 3 EV first used on 2 Sept 2021. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 170,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LG71 UCE black Kia Niro – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,715 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
26,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG71 UCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Niro 3 EV
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
2 Sept 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG71 UCE was last recorded at 170,715 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,708 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
26,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,715 miles
  • 2025 – 150,104 miles
  • 2024 – 130,567 miles
  • 2023 – 99,753 miles
  • 2022 – 63,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,715 miles

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Aug 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,715 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,715 miles
    Test number
    919345138522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,708 miles (+47)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,708 miles
    Test number
    404012702934
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam when dipped beam on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall glued in (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Fail170,661 miles (+9,293)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,661 miles
    Test number
    373339989499
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall flap of rubber glued. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass161,368 miles (+11,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,368 miles
    Test number
    632549392168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,104 miles
    Test number
    935000432589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,104 miles (+5,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,104 miles
    Test number
    424995594210
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass144,721 miles (+14,154)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    806983160726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,567 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,567 miles
    Test number
    334754913555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,705 miles (+15,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    126130459218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass113,278 miles (+13,525)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    903292367782
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass99,753 miles (+15,074)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    725937339769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,679 miles (+20,886)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,679 miles
    Test number
    945868255767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,793 miles
    Test number
    619672896222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about LG71 UCE

Does LG71 UCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG71 UCE is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG71 UCE?
The MOT on LG71 UCE is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG71 UCE done?
LG71 UCE was recorded at 170,715 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 26,970 miles a year.
Has LG71 UCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG71 UCE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LG71 UCE 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 LG71 UCE find?
LG71 UCE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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