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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

L8 LDKMOT history

L8 LDK is a red petrol Kia Venga first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 48,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L8 LDK red Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
48,917 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LDK was last recorded at 48,917 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,069 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,848 miles
Average per year
1,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,917 miles
  • 2024 – 47,069 miles
  • 2023 – 45,885 miles
  • 2022 – 45,403 miles
  • 2021 – 45,177 miles
  • 2020 – 45,050 miles
  • 2019 – 44,848 miles
  • 2018 – 44,135 miles
  • 2017 – 42,960 miles
  • 2016 – 41,104 miles
  • 2015 – 38,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,917 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,917 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    837792183820
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass47,069 miles (+1,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,069 miles
    Test number
    230136627619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass45,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,885 miles
    Test number
    972949906210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Fail45,879 miles (+476)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,879 miles
    Test number
    878912980936
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass45,403 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,403 miles
    Test number
    764055683208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,177 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    538507440480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,050 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    699934667034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,848 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,848 miles
    Test number
    948571203205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,135 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,135 miles
    Test number
    934177881585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,960 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,960 miles
    Test number
    255909039668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    420740484319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,104 miles (+2,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    378620468213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass38,723 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,723 miles
    Test number
    911555973650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,830 miles
    Test number
    136767215231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LDK

Does L8 LDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LDK is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 LDK?
The MOT on L8 LDK is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LDK done?
L8 LDK was recorded at 48,917 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,358 miles a year.
Has L8 LDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LDK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 LDK 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 L8 LDK find?
L8 LDK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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