Kia Venga
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc
LB12 MLZMOT history
LB12 MLZ is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,977 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 158,977 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 MLZ
- 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 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 MLZ was last recorded at 158,977 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 158,977 miles · 10 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,977 miles
- 2024 – 150,380 miles
- 2023 – 134,597 miles
- 2022 – 116,018 miles
- 2021 – 101,375 miles
- 2020 – 95,859 miles
- 2019 – 76,102 miles
- 2018 – 59,829 miles
- 2017 – 49,596 miles
- 2016 – 35,771 miles
- 2015 – 26,092 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,977 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle beam corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major5 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,977 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 158,977 miles
- Test number
- 940027518396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle beam corroded
Fail158,977 miles (+8,597)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,977 miles
- Test number
- 417428481573
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle beam corroded
Pass150,380 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 150,380 miles
- Test number
- 362967378579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail150,380 miles (+15,783)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,380 miles
- Test number
- 618356996186
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 134,597 miles
- Test number
- 526695472828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,597 miles (+18,579)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,597 miles
- Test number
- 566449024594
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,018 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,018 miles
- Test number
- 988809143239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,904 miles (+14,529)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,904 miles
- Test number
- 118479688318
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,375 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 101,375 miles
- Test number
- 441253871678
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail101,375 miles (+5,516)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,375 miles
- Test number
- 677346004939
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass95,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 95,859 miles
- Test number
- 612002322604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,859 miles (+19,757)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,859 miles
- Test number
- 467135058425
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass76,102 miles (+16,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,102 miles
- Test number
- 688729239949
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,829 miles (+10,233)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,829 miles
- Test number
- 192930887847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,596 miles (+13,825)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,596 miles
- Test number
- 573541361904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,771 miles (+9,679)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 35,771 miles
- Test number
- 145260571492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 26,092 miles
- Test number
- 147460685168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 MLZ
- Does LB12 MLZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MLZ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 MLZ?
- The MOT on LB12 MLZ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 MLZ done?
- LB12 MLZ was recorded at 158,977 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 12,309 miles a year.
- Has LB12 MLZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 MLZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 MLZ 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 MLZ find?
- LB12 MLZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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