Kia Venga
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc
LB12 BPUMOT history
LB12 BPU is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 145,296 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BPU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Venga
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BPU was last recorded at 145,296 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 144,574 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 722 miles
- Average per year
- 12,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,296 miles
- 2025 – 127,677 miles
- 2024 – 118,548 miles
- 2023 – 102,693 miles
- 2022 – 84,218 miles
- 2021 – 71,132 miles
- 2020 – 62,027 miles
- 2019 – 50,757 miles
- 2018 – 39,912 miles
- 2017 – 31,678 miles
- 2016 – 19,881 miles
- 2015 – 14,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,296 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,296 miles (+722)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 145,296 miles
- Test number
- 590832241945
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail144,574 miles (+16,897)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,574 miles
- Test number
- 576114675419
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass127,677 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 127,677 miles
- Test number
- 506768300001
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,677 miles (+9,129)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,677 miles
- Test number
- 544682394733
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,548 miles (+15,855)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 118,548 miles
- Test number
- 458330176177
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass102,693 miles (+18,475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 102,693 miles
- Test number
- 748552609417
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,218 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 84,218 miles
- Test number
- 403243684334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,218 miles (+13,086)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,218 miles
- Test number
- 705001621723
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,132 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 71,132 miles
- Test number
- 434901897177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail71,122 miles (+9,095)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,122 miles
- Test number
- 631032117965
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 62,027 miles
- Test number
- 575292334497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,026 miles (+11,269)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,026 miles
- Test number
- 134855877350
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass50,757 miles (+10,845)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 50,757 miles
- Test number
- 650213356443
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,912 miles (+8,234)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,912 miles
- Test number
- 734973446232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,678 miles (+11,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 31,678 miles
- Test number
- 589342355493
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper slightly smearing water
Pass19,881 miles (+5,809)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 19,881 miles
- Test number
- 255174136662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 14,072 miles
- Test number
- 117143255100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 BPU
- Does LB12 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BPU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BPU?
- The MOT on LB12 BPU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 BPU done?
- LB12 BPU was recorded at 145,296 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 12,131 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BPU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BPU 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 LB12 BPU find?
- LB12 BPU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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