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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LB61 NPZMOT history

LB61 NPZ is a blue petrol Kia Venga first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,897 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NPZ
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 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NPZ was last recorded at 121,897 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,790 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
8,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,897 miles
  • 2025 – 113,535 miles
  • 2024 – 100,574 miles
  • 2023 – 89,717 miles
  • 2022 – 73,408 miles
  • 2021 – 58,169 miles
  • 2020 – 53,008 miles
  • 2019 – 47,515 miles
  • 2018 – 43,800 miles
  • 2017 – 38,881 miles
  • 2016 – 32,032 miles
  • 2015 – 24,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,897 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missingRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,897 miles (+107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    724331690456
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing

  2. Fail121,790 miles (+8,255)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    977442658497
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing

  3. Pass113,535 miles (+12,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,535 miles
    Test number
    311434067173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,574 miles (+10,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,574 miles
    Test number
    337472684976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,717 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,717 miles
    Test number
    705225200625
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,669 miles (+16,261)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    680245128099
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror back case missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,408 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,408 miles
    Test number
    170024691028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,389 miles (+15,220)1 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    189551890914
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively boarder line (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing on inner and outer treead (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively boarder line (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit ,bold on inner tread and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,169 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    405758976106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,159 miles (+5,151)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,159 miles
    Test number
    598695184391
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass53,008 miles (+5,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    892427957720
    • 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))

  12. Pass47,515 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,515 miles
    Test number
    941863137783
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail47,504 miles (+3,704)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    648052358528
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass43,800 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    580144932194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,881 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    254517539869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,032 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    616118348075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,449 miles
    Test number
    556415815022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NPZ

Does LB61 NPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NPZ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NPZ?
The MOT on LB61 NPZ is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NPZ done?
LB61 NPZ was recorded at 121,897 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,784 miles a year.
Has LB61 NPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NPZ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NPZ 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 NPZ find?
LB61 NPZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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