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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LB61 NPVMOT history

LB61 NPV is a blue petrol Kia Venga first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,817 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NPV
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
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NPV was last recorded at 83,817 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,440 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,377 miles
Average per year
5,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,817 miles
  • 2025 – 79,440 miles
  • 2024 – 75,551 miles
  • 2023 – 70,915 miles
  • 2022 – 66,464 miles
  • 2021 – 61,591 miles
  • 2020 – 57,702 miles
  • 2019 – 52,056 miles
  • 2018 – 44,962 miles
  • 2017 – 38,395 miles
  • 2016 – 33,415 miles
  • 2015 – 25,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread almost fail (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stretched

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear tyres perished in treads / almost fail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,817 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    994399526293
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread almost fail (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted

  2. Fail83,816 miles (+4,376)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    833861704563
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread almost fail (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted

  3. Pass79,440 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,440 miles
    Test number
    931155492263
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stretched (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Almost fail (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in treads / almost fail

  4. Fail79,437 miles (+3,886)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    466175263800
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stretched (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 handbrake low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Almost fail (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in treads / almost fail

  5. Pass75,551 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    539860915497
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,550 miles (+4,635)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    140643274423
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,915 miles (+4,451)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    918731355192
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake weak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to crack in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass66,464 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    820229830097
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail66,389 miles (+4,798)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    941546011094
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little performance (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass61,591 miles (+3,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    836732284654
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass57,702 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,702 miles
    Test number
    619995713998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,056 miles (+7,094)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    971967487051
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass44,962 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    853569719386
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  14. Fail44,906 miles (+6,511)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,906 miles
    Test number
    262011778657
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  15. Pass38,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    320569031139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail38,395 miles (+4,980)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    256807652849
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,415 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,415 miles
    Test number
    834936112281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,814 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,814 miles
    Test number
    867379325046
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB61 NPV

Does LB61 NPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NPV is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NPV?
The MOT on LB61 NPV is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NPV done?
LB61 NPV was recorded at 83,817 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,286 miles a year.
Has LB61 NPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NPV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NPV 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 LB61 NPV find?
LB61 NPV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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