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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MLVMOT history

LB12 MLV is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 59,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,743 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MLV
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
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MLV was last recorded at 59,743 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,264 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
2,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,743 miles
  • 2025 – 59,264 miles
  • 2024 – 58,077 miles
  • 2023 – 57,075 miles
  • 2022 – 55,678 miles
  • 2021 – 53,712 miles
  • 2020 – 52,631 miles
  • 2019 – 51,342 miles
  • 2018 – 49,604 miles
  • 2017 – 45,110 miles
  • 2016 – 40,828 miles
  • 2015 – 34,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, including brake pipes covered in under sealer

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,743 miles
    Test number
    252524602350
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, including brake pipes covered in under sealer

  2. Fail59,743 miles (+479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,743 miles
    Test number
    873828495431
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, including brake pipes covered in under sealer

  3. Pass59,264 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    942327772188
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in undersealer

  4. Pass58,077 miles (+1,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,077 miles
    Test number
    401480417809
    • AdvisoryRear underside covered in undersealer

  5. Pass57,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    641584721406
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covering brake pipes and subframe

  6. Fail57,075 miles (+1,397)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    522741784682
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covering brake pipes and subframe

  7. Pass55,678 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    553881028510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,712 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    529495390743
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both thicker front to rears have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass52,631 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    464727985503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,342 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,342 miles
    Test number
    753167642038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass49,604 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    869002132036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,110 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    317915377814
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,828 miles (+6,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    307078437979
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted at time of test

  14. Pass34,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    169337875168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,387 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    559297575134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 MLV

Does LB12 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MLV is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MLV?
The MOT on LB12 MLV is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MLV done?
LB12 MLV was recorded at 59,743 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,250 miles a year.
Has LB12 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MLV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MLV 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 MLV find?
LB12 MLV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; underside of vehicle, including brake pipes covered in under sealer.

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