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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.

L40 SST red Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass37,650 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass34,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    213113190580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass26,066 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,066 miles
    Test number
    360014463407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,233 miles
    Test number
    822202913841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass20,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,878 miles
    Test number
    293942029411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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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