2023 KIA Niro 2 EV Electricity · LD23 WAW
2023 KIA Niro 2 EV (electricity). First registered 01/07/2023. Recorded mileage 74,558 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO 2 EV
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- ELECTRICITY
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- ELECTRICITY
- Year
- 2023
- Engine
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AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LD23 WAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 74,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LD23 WAW Mileage History
- 14/01/202555,797 mi
- 15/07/202560,199 mi+4,402 mi
- 06/02/202670,230 mi+10,031 mi
- 17/07/202674,542 mi+4,312 mi
- 03/08/202674,558 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 12,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD23 WAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Kia Niro 2 Ev (LD23 WAW) between January 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic parking brake control inoperative parking button (1.1.6 (d))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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Our Verdict
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The mileage figure alone deserves serious attention. At approximately 74,558 miles after three years, this Niro has been driven around 24,000 miles annually, which is more than double the average figure of 10,536 miles for the model. For an electric vehicle, this typically indicates heavy use, possibly as a private hire, fleet, or commuter car. Such usage patterns accelerate wear on suspension components, tyres, and brake systems — even on EVs where regenerative braking reduces pad wear, the parking brake mechanism has clearly been used extensively. Negotiate firmly downward on the asking price or seek examples with more typical mileage.
Request a full Kia dealer service history, as the provided records do not establish whether regular maintenance has been carried out. Given the high mileage, verify the state of the high-voltage battery health via a diagnostic report — degradation below 80% of original capacity within three years would be a serious concern on a vehicle still under Kia's 7-year warranty. Inspect the tyres carefully, as a recent advisory noted a tyre bulge due to structural separation, and check all four tyres for matching brand, age, and even wear.
Given the registration date of July 2023, the original Kia manufacturer warranty likely runs until July 2030, provided servicing schedules have been followed. Confirm this directly with a Kia dealer using the registration LD23WAW before purchase.
As a pure electric vehicle, the Kia Niro 2 EV benefits from zero VED (road tax) for vehicles registered before April 2025, and very cheap per-mile energy costs. A full charge typically delivers around 250 miles of real-world range, with home charging at standard rates costing roughly 5-7p per mile. Public rapid charging will be considerably more expensive.
Insurance for the Niro EV typically falls into group 25-28, placing it in the moderate bracket for an EV of this size. Tyres, however, will be a notable expense given the heavy use evident here — a recent MOT recorded a structural tyre failure within just 17 days of the previous test. Budget around £400-£600 for a full set of premium EV-specific tyres.
Estimated annual running cost: £1,200-£1,600, factoring in higher than average electricity use due to the elevated mileage, tyre replacement, and insurance. This assumes no major component failures outside of warranty.
Begin with a careful inspection of the parking brake system. The July 2026 failure cited both insufficient parking brake efficiency (less than 50% of required value) and an inoperative electronic parking brake control button. Even though the vehicle passed on 3 August 2026, confirm the parking brake holds the vehicle on a steep slope and that the electronic control operates smoothly without warning lights. These defects can recur if the underlying cause (a faulty actuator, worn caliper, or software issue) was not properly rectified.
Inspect the rear centre seat belt webbing for fraying or damage, as flagged in the most recent advisory. The MOT advisor specifically noted damage to the webbing itself — confirm this is purely cosmetic or has it been replaced? Also, investigate why the TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) light is illuminated. This could simply relate to the recently replaced tyre following the structural failure, but a persistent warning may indicate a faulty sensor costing around £80-£150 to replace per wheel.
Check the position lamps (front sidelights) on both sides, as the February 2026 test noted multiple light sources not functioning on both the nearside and offside front position lamps. While minor, this could indicate failing LED modules or wiring issues. Finally, verify the offside front tyre condition — it was flagged as worn close to the legal limit in February 2026 — and check for uneven wear across the front axle, which on a high-mileage EV can indicate worn suspension bushes or tracking issues.
This July 2023-registered Kia Niro 2 EV in grey has covered 74,558 miles as of August 2026, equating to roughly 24,000 miles per year — more than double the model's average annual mileage of 10,536. The MOT history contains five recorded tests, four passes and one fail, but the failure in July 2026 involved three separate issues, two of which relate to the parking brake system. A subsequent pass just two weeks later retained advisories for a damaged rear seat belt webbing and an illuminated tyre pressure monitoring light.
The Kia Niro EV model shows a strong aggregate MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 16,411 vehicles analysed. The most common failure reasons — tyres, windscreen wipers, and headlamps — are largely consumable items, suggesting the underlying vehicle is generally robust. This individual example, however, does not reflect that pattern due to the parking brake issues recorded.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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