Kia Venga
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc
LA12 WEXMOT history
LA12 WEX is a white petrol Kia Venga first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 67,851 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA12 WEX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Venga
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA12 WEX was last recorded at 67,851 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,864 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,987 miles
- Average per year
- 5,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,851 miles
- 2025 – 64,864 miles
- 2024 – 62,543 miles
- 2023 – 59,403 miles
- 2022 – 55,317 miles
- 2021 – 52,133 miles
- 2020 – 49,373 miles
- 2019 – 41,788 miles
- 2018 – 35,319 miles
- 2017 – 26,070 miles
- 2016 – 18,283 miles
- 2015 – 13,081 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
General suspension corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,851 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 67,851 miles
- Test number
- 508699199260
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail67,849 miles (+2,985)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,849 miles
- Test number
- 628815484592
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/damage in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,864 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 64,864 miles
- Test number
- 508827165886
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
Fail64,864 miles (+2,321)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,864 miles
- Test number
- 560851881589
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
Pass62,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 62,543 miles
- Test number
- 600023757721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,543 miles (+3,140)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,543 miles
- Test number
- 402448028530
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Pass59,403 miles (+4,086)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 59,403 miles
- Test number
- 372302173798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,317 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 55,317 miles
- Test number
- 503892815124
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail55,317 miles (+3,184)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,317 miles
- Test number
- 875385500412
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass52,133 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 52,133 miles
- Test number
- 170822805421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail52,133 miles (+2,760)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,133 miles
- Test number
- 969413878595
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,373 miles (+7,585)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 49,373 miles
- Test number
- 621540914482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,788 miles (+6,469)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 41,788 miles
- Test number
- 785385495112
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass35,319 miles (+9,249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 35,319 miles
- Test number
- 608986471667
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,070 miles (+7,787)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 26,070 miles
- Test number
- 192303158392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,283 miles (+5,202)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 18,283 miles
- Test number
- 643104586104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 13,081 miles
- Test number
- 417712185976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA12 WEX
- Does LA12 WEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WEX is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA12 WEX?
- The MOT on LA12 WEX is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA12 WEX done?
- LA12 WEX was recorded at 67,851 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,147 miles a year.
- Has LA12 WEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA12 WEX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA12 WEX 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 LA12 WEX find?
- LA12 WEX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension corrosion; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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