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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

L18 LREMOT history

L18 LRE is a silver petrol Kia Venga first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L18 LRE silver Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,815 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LRE was last recorded at 60,815 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 4,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,865 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,950 miles
Average per year
3,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,815 miles
  • 2025 – 55,865 miles
  • 2024 – 53,279 miles
  • 2023 – 50,181 miles
  • 2022 – 47,409 miles
  • 2021 – 45,101 miles
  • 2020 – 43,285 miles
  • 2019 – 40,257 miles
  • 2018 – 36,089 miles
  • 2017 – 32,091 miles
  • 2016 – 27,270 miles
  • 2015 – 22,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,815 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    553784704010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,814 miles (+4,949)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    830683728001
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass55,865 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    119774744361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass53,279 miles (+3,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    712266182931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass50,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    915373477653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail50,179 miles (+2,770)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,179 miles
    Test number
    998209139754
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass47,409 miles (+2,308)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    366621487366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass45,101 miles (+1,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    975399012649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass43,285 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,285 miles
    Test number
    467696114996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass40,257 miles (+4,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    876961551026
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass36,089 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    838235919136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,091 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,091 miles
    Test number
    107561122641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,270 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    557889886815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,088 miles
    Test number
    278685755029
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about L18 LRE

Does L18 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LRE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LRE?
The MOT on L18 LRE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 LRE done?
L18 LRE was recorded at 60,815 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,515 miles a year.
Has L18 LRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LRE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 LRE 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 L18 LRE find?
L18 LRE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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