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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VRDMOT history

LC61 VRD is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LC61 VRD black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,257 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VRD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VRD was last recorded at 70,257 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,340 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,917 miles
Average per year
4,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,257 miles
  • 2025 – 65,340 miles
  • 2024 – 60,974 miles
  • 2023 – 58,013 miles
  • 2022 – 53,157 miles
  • 2021 – 50,189 miles
  • 2020 – 47,756 miles
  • 2019 – 41,779 miles
  • 2018 – 34,591 miles
  • 2017 – 27,117 miles
  • 2016 – 21,972 miles
  • 2015 – 18,231 miles
  • 2014 – 13,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,257 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,257 miles (+4,917)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    157441944867
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass65,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    234736195813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,340 miles (+4,366)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    205256174369
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass60,974 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,974 miles
    Test number
    581859333706
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail60,974 miles (+2,961)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,974 miles
    Test number
    507020333335
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass58,013 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    776309434658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,002 miles (+4,845)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    576502494992
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  8. Pass53,157 miles (+2,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,157 miles
    Test number
    270189677999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass50,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,189 miles
    Test number
    271649467475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail50,189 miles (+2,433)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,189 miles
    Test number
    659903931986
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass47,756 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,756 miles
    Test number
    746040970052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,779 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    655090561117
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3x Rear Seats folded. Offside , Center and Nearside
  13. Fail41,778 miles (+7,187)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,778 miles
    Test number
    312680964687
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine oil way above Max!! (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3x Rear Seats folded. Offside , Center and Nearside
  14. Pass34,591 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,591 miles
    Test number
    886133587649
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  15. Fail34,383 miles (+7,266)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,383 miles
    Test number
    612492363806
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive anti - freeze leaking from top of engine down to bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front discs slightly corroded lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front discs slightly corroded lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  16. Pass27,117 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,117 miles
    Test number
    577240238240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,972 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,972 miles
    Test number
    988255411487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,231 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,231 miles
    Test number
    457581670638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,398 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    13,398 miles
    Test number
    888695174282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,390 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,390 miles
    Test number
    375921664221
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about LC61 VRD

Does LC61 VRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VRD is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VRD?
The MOT on LC61 VRD is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VRD done?
LC61 VRD was recorded at 70,257 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,750 miles a year.
Has LC61 VRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VRD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VRD 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 VRD find?
LC61 VRD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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