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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

C8 PLHMOT history

C8 PLH is a silver petrol Kia Venga first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

C8 PLH silver Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,979 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 PLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 PLH was last recorded at 57,979 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 2,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,253 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,726 miles
Average per year
5,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,979 miles
  • 2025 – 55,253 miles
  • 2024 – 52,294 miles
  • 2023 – 47,556 miles
  • 2022 – 45,806 miles
  • 2020 – 41,831 miles
  • 2019 – 38,117 miles
  • 2018 – 31,562 miles
  • 2017 – 22,056 miles
  • 2016 – 13,406 miles
  • 2015 – 5,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,979 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 Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,979 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    378043250862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,253 miles
    Test number
    717311978851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,253 miles (+2,959)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,253 miles
    Test number
    705639146155
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass52,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,294 miles
    Test number
    557098192989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,294 miles (+4,738)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,294 miles
    Test number
    277704414486
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass47,556 miles (+1,750)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    465919972349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass45,806 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    897344830608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail45,806 miles (+3,975)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    266649498011
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass41,831 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    886484623405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail41,831 miles (+3,714)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    628879427531
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass38,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,117 miles
    Test number
    597938581906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,117 miles (+6,555)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,117 miles
    Test number
    608429063176
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass31,562 miles (+9,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,562 miles
    Test number
    868921712107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,056 miles (+8,650)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,056 miles
    Test number
    960538684968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,406 miles (+8,102)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,406 miles
    Test number
    147456855186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    5,304 miles
    Test number
    739232131333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 PLH

Does C8 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 PLH is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 PLH?
The MOT on C8 PLH is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 PLH done?
C8 PLH was recorded at 57,979 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 5,090 miles a year.
Has C8 PLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 PLH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 PLH 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 C8 PLH find?
C8 PLH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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