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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 UKVMOT history

LB61 UKV is a white diesel Kia Venga first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,483 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UKV was last recorded at 155,483 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 11,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,685 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,798 miles
Average per year
10,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,483 miles
  • 2025 – 143,685 miles
  • 2024 – 132,796 miles
  • 2023 – 121,895 miles
  • 2022 – 110,739 miles
  • 2021 – 100,219 miles
  • 2020 – 96,385 miles
  • 2019 – 92,794 miles
  • 2018 – 88,570 miles
  • 2017 – 73,691 miles
  • 2015 – 44,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,483 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam/suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust support weak
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,483 miles (+11,798)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,483 miles
    Test number
    615819095693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam/suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support weak
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  2. Pass143,685 miles (+208)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,685 miles
    Test number
    725915737521
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail143,477 miles (+10,681)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,477 miles
    Test number
    357265624035
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass132,796 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,796 miles
    Test number
    990488706614
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail132,796 miles (+10,901)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,796 miles
    Test number
    643517959663
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,895 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,895 miles
    Test number
    871221280140
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,895 miles (+11,156)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,895 miles
    Test number
    206170379304
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,739 miles (+143)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    139586854863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail110,596 miles (+10,377)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,596 miles
    Test number
    704300784610
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass100,219 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    773433094794
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch bite low/none testable
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Fail100,219 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    722182974044
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch bite low/none testable
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Pass96,385 miles (+3,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    199687181905
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass92,794 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    351042371901
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring slightly misaligned in carrier
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail92,794 miles (+4,224)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    986399472296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring slightly misaligned in carrier
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass88,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    510770238294
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  16. Fail88,570 miles (+14,879)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    574516653820
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  17. Pass73,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    352718548599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,691 miles (+29,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    327355574038
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  19. Pass44,612 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    761668909277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,759 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,759 miles
    Test number
    867254500838
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside tyer wearing on inner edge

Questions about LB61 UKV

Does LB61 UKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UKV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UKV?
The MOT on LB61 UKV is valid until 18 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 UKV done?
LB61 UKV was recorded at 155,483 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 10,352 miles a year.
Has LB61 UKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UKV has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 UKV 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 UKV find?
LB61 UKV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 5 more.

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