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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MLXMOT history

LB12 MLX is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 52,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
52,820 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MLX
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
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MLX was last recorded at 52,820 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,542 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,278 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,820 miles
  • 2025 – 50,542 miles
  • 2024 – 46,563 miles
  • 2023 – 46,219 miles
  • 2022 – 45,115 miles
  • 2021 – 43,506 miles
  • 2020 – 42,137 miles
  • 2019 – 39,625 miles
  • 2018 – 35,984 miles
  • 2017 – 32,392 miles
  • 2016 – 28,488 miles
  • 2015 – 22,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,820 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    710113536025
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,817 miles (+2,275)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,817 miles
    Test number
    370959127249
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,542 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    721188410673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,563 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    463121180367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,560 miles (+341)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,560 miles
    Test number
    455496467307
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass46,219 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    536310398075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,150 miles (+1,035)3 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    974747901512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass45,115 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    286457458737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,506 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,506 miles
    Test number
    922013053782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,137 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    901195190962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,625 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,625 miles
    Test number
    761395500123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,984 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,984 miles
    Test number
    237553554250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,392 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,392 miles
    Test number
    906295789014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,488 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,488 miles
    Test number
    964075865143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    228685975419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MLX

Does LB12 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MLX is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MLX?
The MOT on LB12 MLX is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MLX done?
LB12 MLX was recorded at 52,820 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has LB12 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MLX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MLX 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 MLX find?
LB12 MLX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under body suspension components corroded and covered in underseal.

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