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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 BRZMOT history

LB12 BRZ is a silver diesel Kia Venga first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,635 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 BRZ was last recorded at 85,635 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,577 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,635 miles
  • 2025 – 82,390 miles
  • 2024 – 79,434 miles
  • 2023 – 76,325 miles
  • 2022 – 69,908 miles
  • 2021 – 63,490 miles
  • 2020 – 58,539 miles
  • 2019 – 49,568 miles
  • 2018 – 41,989 miles
  • 2017 – 35,595 miles
  • 2016 – 25,453 miles
  • 2015 – 16,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,635 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise clutch pedal bite very low
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,635 miles (+58)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,635 miles
    Test number
    257338858395
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise clutch pedal bite very low
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,577 miles (+151)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    123484869274
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,426 miles (+3,036)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,426 miles
    Test number
    388997744672
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass82,390 miles (+2,956)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    681562011819
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,434 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    984080629459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,325 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    256493497245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,908 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    251465452628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,490 miles (+4,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,490 miles
    Test number
    668550626190
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass58,539 miles (+8,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    364180269148
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass49,568 miles (+7,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,568 miles
    Test number
    577478503196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass41,989 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,989 miles
    Test number
    261273777866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,595 miles1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    552125612878
    • DangerousFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, cracking, very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail35,590 miles (+10,137)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    700485425546
    • DangerousFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, cracking, very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass25,453 miles (+8,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    704217527135
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryChips on windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  15. Pass16,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,995 miles
    Test number
    227897915451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 BRZ

Does LB12 BRZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 BRZ expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BRZ?
The MOT on LB12 BRZ expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 BRZ done?
LB12 BRZ was recorded at 85,635 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has LB12 BRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BRZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 BRZ 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 BRZ find?
LB12 BRZ failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; advise clutch pedal bite very low; front oil leak, but not excessive engine bay slight leak.

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