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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LB12 VBFMOT history

LB12 VBF is a blue petrol Kia Venga first used on 17 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,003 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VBF was last recorded at 68,003 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,994 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,003 miles
  • 2025 – 64,841 miles
  • 2024 – 61,676 miles
  • 2023 – 58,720 miles
  • 2022 – 56,571 miles
  • 2021 – 55,030 miles
  • 2020 – 53,519 miles
  • 2019 – 52,026 miles
  • 2018 – 47,173 miles
  • 2017 – 39,672 miles
  • 2016 – 32,226 miles
  • 2015 – 30,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,003 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,003 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    760594692150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,994 miles (+3,153)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,994 miles
    Test number
    421301365720
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,841 miles (+3,165)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    913886717668
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering uj slightplay

  4. Pass61,676 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    502897322796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,720 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    301510443311
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,571 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    164681062246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,030 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    828544026573
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  8. Pass53,519 miles (+1,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,519 miles
    Test number
    186301888085
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished

  9. Pass52,026 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    649494931326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,173 miles
    Test number
    218985677975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail47,173 miles (+7,501)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,173 miles
    Test number
    881737274261
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass39,672 miles (+7,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,672 miles
    Test number
    639601063817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass32,226 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,226 miles
    Test number
    827059137291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    988223105217
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has a nail in an un-repairable location.

Questions about LB12 VBF

Does LB12 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VBF is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VBF?
The MOT on LB12 VBF is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VBF done?
LB12 VBF was recorded at 68,003 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
Has LB12 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VBF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 VBF 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 VBF find?
LB12 VBF passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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