
Kia Venga
Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc
L40 SSTMOT history
L40 SST is a red petrol Kia Venga first used on 18 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 37,650 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 37,650 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,903 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SST
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Venga
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 18 Oct 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SST was last recorded at 37,650 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 34,606 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,044 miles
- Average per year
- 2,903 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,650 miles
- 2025 – 34,606 miles
- 2024 – 31,279 miles
- 2023 – 28,798 miles
- 2022 – 26,066 miles
- 2021 – 23,233 miles
- 2020 – 20,878 miles
- 2019 – 17,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 14 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,650 miles (+3,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 37,650 miles
- Test number
- 371960306005
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 34,606 miles
- Test number
- 213113190580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,602 miles (+3,323)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,602 miles
- Test number
- 988040918432
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,279 miles (+2,481)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 31,279 miles
- Test number
- 889181582970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,798 miles (+2,732)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 28,798 miles
- Test number
- 240946419098
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,066 miles (+2,833)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 26,066 miles
- Test number
- 360014463407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 23,233 miles
- Test number
- 822202913841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,233 miles (+2,355)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,233 miles
- Test number
- 329582293283
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass20,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 20,878 miles
- Test number
- 293942029411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,876 miles (+3,589)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,876 miles
- Test number
- 875780996733
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass17,287 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 17,287 miles
- Test number
- 307430859601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L40 SST
- Does L40 SST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SST is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SST?
- The MOT on L40 SST is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 SST done?
- L40 SST was recorded at 37,650 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,903 miles a year.
- Has L40 SST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SST has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 SST 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 L40 SST find?
- L40 SST passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.
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