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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 ULWMOT history

LB61 ULW is a red diesel Kia Venga first used on 4 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,155 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ULW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ULW was last recorded at 96,155 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 5,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,133 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,022 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,155 miles
  • 2025 – 91,133 miles
  • 2024 – 85,876 miles
  • 2023 – 80,273 miles
  • 2022 – 75,570 miles
  • 2021 – 71,544 miles
  • 2020 – 66,971 miles
  • 2019 – 64,021 miles
  • 2018 – 58,095 miles
  • 2017 – 50,586 miles
  • 2016 – 42,578 miles
  • 2015 – 34,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,155 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Under-body panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,155 miles (+5,022)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    735858730318
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  2. Pass91,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    229525524185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail91,132 miles (+5,256)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    530819326821
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,876 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    547004678786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,273 miles
    Test number
    726763636989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,273 miles (+4,703)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,273 miles
    Test number
    190163668936
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass75,570 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    904598839319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass71,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,544 miles
    Test number
    609060616787
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre heavily cracked on edges

  9. Fail71,544 miles (+4,573)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,544 miles
    Test number
    560742139597
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre heavily cracked on edges

  10. Pass66,971 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    938115961551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,970 miles (+75)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,970 miles
    Test number
    609966301321
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,895 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,895 miles
    Test number
    785011749831
    • AdvisoryUnder-body panels fitted

  13. Pass64,021 miles (+5,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,021 miles
    Test number
    982815846137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body panels fitted

  14. Pass58,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    923192745820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,095 miles (+7,509)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    396131631638
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass50,586 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,586 miles
    Test number
    821453234330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,578 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,578 miles
    Test number
    186392405046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,162 miles
    Test number
    966694635080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ULW

Does LB61 ULW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ULW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ULW?
The MOT on LB61 ULW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ULW done?
LB61 ULW was recorded at 96,155 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has LB61 ULW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ULW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 ULW 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 ULW find?
LB61 ULW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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