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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 UHWMOT history

LB61 UHW is a blue diesel Kia Venga first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,936 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UHW
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 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UHW was last recorded at 160,936 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 12,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,736 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,200 miles
Average per year
11,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,936 miles
  • 2025 – 148,736 miles
  • 2024 – 135,277 miles
  • 2023 – 123,302 miles
  • 2022 – 108,535 miles
  • 2021 – 95,879 miles
  • 2020 – 84,738 miles
  • 2019 – 72,604 miles
  • 2018 – 61,862 miles
  • 2017 – 52,464 miles
  • 2016 – 42,804 miles
  • 2015 – 31,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,936 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Age related surface rust underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,936 miles (+12,200)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,936 miles
    Test number
    273094109698
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,736 miles (+13,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,736 miles
    Test number
    961009441378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

  3. Pass135,277 miles (+11,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,277 miles
    Test number
    282021814402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,302 miles (+14,767)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,302 miles
    Test number
    123456347083
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,535 miles (+12,656)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,535 miles
    Test number
    385793985160
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    337557237723
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  7. Fail95,879 miles (+11,141)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    293342567414
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  8. Pass84,738 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,738 miles
    Test number
    168470482259
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail84,595 miles (+11,991)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    137428500745
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,604 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    578488633057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,498 miles (+10,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    343024712363
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    784787572588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,860 miles (+1,493)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    245052557591
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass60,367 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    894817220955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,464 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    982340550611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,804 miles (+11,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    369366037731
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass31,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    355094815093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 UHW

Does LB61 UHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UHW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UHW?
The MOT on LB61 UHW is valid until 6 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 UHW done?
LB61 UHW was recorded at 160,936 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 11,237 miles a year.
Has LB61 UHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UHW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 UHW 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 UHW find?
LB61 UHW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rear back box; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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