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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LB61 NPYMOT history

LB61 NPY is a blue petrol Kia Venga first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,861 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NPY
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 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NPY was last recorded at 137,861 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 20,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,458 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
20,403 miles
Average per year
9,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,861 miles
  • 2025 – 117,458 miles
  • 2024 – 112,653 miles
  • 2023 – 103,494 miles
  • 2022 – 98,112 miles
  • 2021 – 88,112 miles
  • 2020 – 78,857 miles
  • 2019 – 66,531 miles
  • 2018 – 55,663 miles
  • 2017 – 44,181 miles
  • 2016 – 40,597 miles
  • 2015 – 33,230 miles
  • 2014 – 27,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,861 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,861 miles (+20,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,861 miles
    Test number
    238972624618
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,458 miles
    Test number
    672905574201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,458 miles (+4,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,458 miles
    Test number
    442771751866
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass112,653 miles (+9,159)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,653 miles
    Test number
    315306757506
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass103,494 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    769978961156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,112 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,112 miles
    Test number
    191635983649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Fail98,104 miles (+9,992)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    661063255945
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Pass88,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    214427201098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,112 miles (+9,255)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    474798943533
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass78,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    312859014764
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail78,857 miles (+12,326)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    922288626144
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass66,531 miles (+10,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    394095101255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass55,663 miles (+11,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    492018604943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass44,181 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,181 miles
    Test number
    466910001854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,597 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    679620346812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,230 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    549339718452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,452 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,452 miles
    Test number
    227489124377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass27,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,452 miles
    Test number
    887759624329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NPY

Does LB61 NPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NPY is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NPY?
The MOT on LB61 NPY is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NPY done?
LB61 NPY was recorded at 137,861 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 9,475 miles a year.
Has LB61 NPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NPY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 NPY 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 NPY find?
LB61 NPY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear.

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