Kia Venga
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc
LB12 MPZMOT history
LB12 MPZ is a red diesel Kia Venga first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 155,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 155,166 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 MPZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Venga
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 MPZ was last recorded at 155,166 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,603 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 563 miles
- Average per year
- 12,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,166 miles
- 2024 – 146,963 miles
- 2023 – 137,841 miles
- 2022 – 126,199 miles
- 2021 – 97,963 miles
- 2020 – 80,952 miles
- 2019 – 63,176 miles
- 2018 – 58,170 miles
- 2017 – 51,529 miles
- 2016 – 42,891 miles
- 2015 – 34,276 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Fuel tank corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,166 miles (+563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 155,166 miles
- Test number
- 911921459126
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail154,603 miles (+7,640)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,603 miles
- Test number
- 131421971412
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass146,963 miles (+9,122)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 146,963 miles
- Test number
- 133290007195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
Pass137,841 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 137,841 miles
- Test number
- 880744156476
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail137,841 miles (+11,642)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,841 miles
- Test number
- 153620494019
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,199 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 126,199 miles
- Test number
- 785044152918
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail126,199 miles (+28,236)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,199 miles
- Test number
- 377978453218
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSeat belt missing centre buckle (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 97,963 miles
- Test number
- 561560294734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,963 miles (+17,011)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,963 miles
- Test number
- 543786471029
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,952 miles (+17,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 80,952 miles
- Test number
- 494192545182
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
Pass63,176 miles (+5,006)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 63,176 miles
- Test number
- 769521193575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,170 miles (+6,641)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 58,170 miles
- Test number
- 443450045340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,529 miles (+8,638)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 51,529 miles
- Test number
- 523152146560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,891 miles (+8,615)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,891 miles
- Test number
- 957457475113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 34,276 miles
- Test number
- 639473785165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 MPZ
- Does LB12 MPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB12 MPZ expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 MPZ?
- The MOT on LB12 MPZ expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB12 MPZ done?
- LB12 MPZ was recorded at 155,166 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 12,344 miles a year.
- Has LB12 MPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 MPZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 MPZ 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 MPZ find?
- LB12 MPZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear axle corroded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.