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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LB12 MTEMOT history

LB12 MTE is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,341 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MTE
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 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MTE was last recorded at 137,341 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,330 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,341 miles
  • 2025 – 133,560 miles
  • 2024 – 128,689 miles
  • 2023 – 124,192 miles
  • 2021 – 116,327 miles
  • 2020 – 114,653 miles
  • 2019 – 113,419 miles
  • 2018 – 89,692 miles
  • 2017 – 76,726 miles
  • 2016 – 62,328 miles
  • 2015 – 45,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,341 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rackRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,341 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,341 miles
    Test number
    966366004408
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  2. Fail137,330 miles (+3,770)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    573087253653
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn top (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  3. Pass133,560 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    369001473115
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail133,560 miles (+4,871)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    605981117954
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass128,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,689 miles
    Test number
    502892468246
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,689 miles (+4,497)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,689 miles
    Test number
    256425275529
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,192 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    697007306033
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail124,192 miles (+7,865)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    476714674002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Track rod end at risk of detaching and spring broken (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass116,327 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    353156259643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    813395644133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,653 miles (+1,234)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    285345638541
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass113,419 miles (+7,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    207851442517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass105,458 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    405406760448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail105,316 miles (+15,624)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    831380005479
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass89,692 miles (+12,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    795521773055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass76,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    425732587999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge

  17. Fail76,726 miles (+14,398)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    142489847645
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge

  18. Pass62,328 miles (+16,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,328 miles
    Test number
    986068887440
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  19. Pass45,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    148701415155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MTE

Does LB12 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MTE is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MTE?
The MOT on LB12 MTE is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MTE done?
LB12 MTE was recorded at 137,341 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,145 miles a year.
Has LB12 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MTE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MTE 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 MTE find?
LB12 MTE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack.

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