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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,582 cc

L6 MAHMOT history

L6 MAH is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 2 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L6 MAH black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
74,556 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 MAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 MAH was last recorded at 74,556 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,995 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,561 miles
Average per year
5,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,556 miles
  • 2025 – 71,995 miles
  • 2024 – 68,825 miles
  • 2023 – 65,038 miles
  • 2022 – 60,404 miles
  • 2021 – 49,240 miles
  • 2020 – 45,412 miles
  • 2019 – 37,420 miles
  • 2018 – 29,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,556 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,556 miles (+2,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    428212859034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass71,995 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,995 miles
    Test number
    603724038050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,825 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    999200116540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,038 miles (+4,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    451184757910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass60,404 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    808819575926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,401 miles (+3,460)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    993260676655
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake poor only 60kg effort
  7. Pass56,941 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,941 miles
    Test number
    296438401283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,240 miles (+3,828)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    586733201144
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAir con pump leaking oil
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake could be better
  9. Pass45,412 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    786029431682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    886162898396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail37,419 miles (+7,858)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,419 miles
    Test number
    911321295791
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass29,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,561 miles
    Test number
    941835343789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 MAH

Does L6 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 MAH is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 MAH?
The MOT on L6 MAH is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 MAH done?
L6 MAH was recorded at 74,556 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,251 miles a year.
Has L6 MAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 MAH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 MAH 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 L6 MAH find?
L6 MAH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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