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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LB12 MSYMOT history

LB12 MSY is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,465 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MSY was last recorded at 83,465 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,262 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,203 miles
Average per year
5,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,465 miles
  • 2025 – 79,262 miles
  • 2024 – 76,015 miles
  • 2023 – 70,707 miles
  • 2022 – 64,264 miles
  • 2021 – 59,074 miles
  • 2020 – 56,425 miles
  • 2019 – 53,049 miles
  • 2018 – 47,191 miles
  • 2017 – 40,661 miles
  • 2016 – 32,459 miles
  • 2015 – 26,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,465 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,465 miles (+4,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,465 miles
    Test number
    457379448362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,262 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    268480735601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail79,209 miles (+3,194)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    453017162764
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass76,015 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,015 miles
    Test number
    921861596926
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail76,014 miles (+5,307)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    551354133981
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,707 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    300615031115
    • AdvisoryFront the condition of the front brakes requires investigation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail70,707 miles (+6,443)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    317853184596
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront the condition of the front brakes requires investigation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass64,264 miles (+5,190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    697178042880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,074 miles (+2,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    549482844048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass56,425 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    836792427457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,422 miles (+3,373)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    817776723567
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass53,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    541190264730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,049 miles (+5,858)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    523218038916
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass47,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    581498880162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,191 miles (+6,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    581526791778
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass40,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,661 miles
    Test number
    777891893195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,661 miles (+8,202)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,661 miles
    Test number
    475802195746
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  18. Pass32,459 miles (+6,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    857725984605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass26,256 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,256 miles
    Test number
    799133685157
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Questions about LB12 MSY

Does LB12 MSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MSY is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MSY?
The MOT on LB12 MSY is valid until 15 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 MSY done?
LB12 MSY was recorded at 83,465 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,114 miles a year.
Has LB12 MSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MSY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MSY 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 MSY find?
LB12 MSY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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