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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 UHUMOT history

LB61 UHU is a blue diesel Kia Venga first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,889 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 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 UHU was last recorded at 106,889 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,869 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
6,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,889 miles
  • 2025 – 101,719 miles
  • 2024 – 96,038 miles
  • 2023 – 89,644 miles
  • 2022 – 83,566 miles
  • 2021 – 79,146 miles
  • 2020 – 75,963 miles
  • 2019 – 68,629 miles
  • 2018 – 60,922 miles
  • 2017 – 51,368 miles
  • 2016 – 40,486 miles
  • 2015 – 31,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,889 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    152256866634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,869 miles (+5,150)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,869 miles
    Test number
    869794666634
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,719 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    341368949245
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,718 miles (+5,680)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,718 miles
    Test number
    138824415628
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,038 miles (+6,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,038 miles
    Test number
    650902952718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,644 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    345266800608
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,566 miles (+4,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    645541256187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,146 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,146 miles
    Test number
    286952347163
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail79,141 miles (+3,178)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    436716287699
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,963 miles (+7,334)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    151347689332
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure bracket damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,629 miles (+7,707)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    671842939012
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass60,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,922 miles
    Test number
    872711738387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,922 miles (+9,554)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,922 miles
    Test number
    777331110112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass51,368 miles (+10,882)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    329104027952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,486 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    914791816242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,069 miles
    Test number
    947468705026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 UHU

Does LB61 UHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UHU is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UHU?
The MOT on LB61 UHU 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 UHU done?
LB61 UHU was recorded at 106,889 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
Has LB61 UHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UHU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 UHU 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 UHU find?
LB61 UHU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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