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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VPJMOT history

LC61 VPJ is a silver diesel Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LC61 VPJ silver Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,473 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPJ was last recorded at 131,473 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,463 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,473 miles
  • 2025 – 124,952 miles
  • 2024 – 119,727 miles
  • 2023 – 113,703 miles
  • 2022 – 108,627 miles
  • 2020 – 103,224 miles
  • 2019 – 88,771 miles
  • 2018 – 77,448 miles
  • 2017 – 64,377 miles
  • 2016 – 62,287 miles
  • 2015 – 48,370 miles
  • 2014 – 34,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,473 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBad engine noiseRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,473 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,473 miles
    Test number
    210162435644
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBad engine noise

  2. Fail131,463 miles (+6,511)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,463 miles
    Test number
    782079511338
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to unable to get the engine to correct test temperature (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBad engine noise

  3. Pass124,952 miles (+5,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,952 miles
    Test number
    689543047383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,727 miles (+221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    519917614715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail119,506 miles (+5,803)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,506 miles
    Test number
    711737507127
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack or rack inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,703 miles (+5,076)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,703 miles
    Test number
    565314798787
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass108,627 miles (+5,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,627 miles
    Test number
    215853153092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass103,224 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    433617473435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight play

  9. Fail102,823 miles (+14,052)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,823 miles
    Test number
    574647982800
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight play

  10. Pass88,771 miles (+11,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    905900421178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,448 miles (+13,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,448 miles
    Test number
    966085069104
    • AdvisoryAIR-CON NOT WORKING.
    • AdvisoryBAD OIL LEAK FROM OS OF ENGINE.
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW.

  12. Pass64,377 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    286704463657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    201268543782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,287 miles (+13,917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    374962880333
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass48,370 miles (+14,076)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,370 miles
    Test number
    197565981836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,294 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,294 miles
    Test number
    679555424380
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSmallcut in o/s/f tyre sidewall (no cords exposed)

  17. Pass34,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,294 miles
    Test number
    756235624398
    • NoteSmallcut in o/s/f tyre sidewall (no cords exposed)

Questions about LC61 VPJ

Does LC61 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPJ?
The MOT on LC61 VPJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VPJ done?
LC61 VPJ was recorded at 131,473 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,672 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPJ 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 LC61 VPJ find?
LC61 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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