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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MMEMOT history

LB12 MME is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,702 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MME
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 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MME was last recorded at 78,702 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,745 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
957 miles
Average per year
3,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,702 miles
  • 2025 – 77,745 miles
  • 2024 – 77,012 miles
  • 2023 – 76,878 miles
  • 2022 – 75,085 miles
  • 2021 – 72,740 miles
  • 2020 – 70,402 miles
  • 2019 – 67,133 miles
  • 2018 – 63,334 miles
  • 2017 – 57,153 miles
  • 2016 – 50,677 miles
  • 2015 – 44,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,702 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroding

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,702 miles (+957)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,702 miles
    Test number
    593700761488
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroding

  2. Pass77,745 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,745 miles
    Test number
    289066772939
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail77,745 miles (+733)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,745 miles
    Test number
    350482811978
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly. (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,012 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    472834496568
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central rear brake pipes, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail77,012 miles (+134)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    938501852977
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central rear brake pipes, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,878 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,878 miles
    Test number
    770233967503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail76,874 miles (+1,789)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    964312040670
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorInner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Lamp is on, on dash. (1.6 (b))
    • MajorInner Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Lamp is on, on dash. (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,085 miles (+2,345)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,085 miles
    Test number
    763527564766
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip/crack nearside of front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass72,740 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    372122349429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail72,730 miles (+2,328)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,730 miles
    Test number
    770581894797
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose inside lamp. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides, rear brake fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass70,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,402 miles
    Test number
    557305068469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail70,402 miles (+3,269)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,402 miles
    Test number
    667494680585
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    317930876259
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and offside strut top mountings starting to seize
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Fail67,133 miles (+3,799)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    663402830374
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and offside strut top mountings starting to seize
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  15. Pass63,334 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    715900239475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,304 miles (+6,151)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    770157348842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass57,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    407979650232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,150 miles (+6,473)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    597377134947
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,677 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,677 miles
    Test number
    448481015553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,348 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,348 miles
    Test number
    808820110013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,866 miles
    Test number
    789697295127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 MME

Does LB12 MME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MME is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MME?
The MOT on LB12 MME is valid until 21 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 MME done?
LB12 MME was recorded at 78,702 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,207 miles a year.
Has LB12 MME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MME has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MME 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 MME find?
LB12 MME passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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