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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 NZEMOT history

LB12 NZE is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,087 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NZE was last recorded at 74,087 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,060 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,087 miles
  • 2025 – 66,915 miles
  • 2024 – 60,288 miles
  • 2023 – 54,461 miles
  • 2022 – 49,615 miles
  • 2021 – 46,597 miles
  • 2020 – 44,569 miles
  • 2019 – 40,061 miles
  • 2018 – 34,357 miles
  • 2017 – 28,931 miles
  • 2016 – 23,439 miles
  • 2015 – 18,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,087 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,087 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    868066740768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,060 miles (+7,145)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,060 miles
    Test number
    841933029359
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass66,915 miles (+6,627)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,915 miles
    Test number
    516166324026
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass60,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    404275116824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail60,288 miles (+5,827)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    852498512903
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass54,461 miles (+4,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    493523226073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,615 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    681826935488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail49,614 miles (+3,017)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    263463541459
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,597 miles
    Test number
    988408472938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail46,595 miles (+2,026)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,595 miles
    Test number
    923177883703
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    722084499841
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail44,567 miles (+4,506)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,567 miles
    Test number
    972327163264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass40,061 miles (+5,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    886997115413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass34,357 miles (+5,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,357 miles
    Test number
    944276960238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass28,931 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    313691850361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,439 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,439 miles
    Test number
    523681443642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass18,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    468247265198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NZE

Does LB12 NZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NZE is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NZE?
The MOT on LB12 NZE is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NZE done?
LB12 NZE was recorded at 74,087 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,977 miles a year.
Has LB12 NZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NZE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 NZE 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 NZE find?
LB12 NZE passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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