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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VRNMOT history

LC61 VRN is a silver diesel Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LC61 VRN silver Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,794 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VRN
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 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VRN was last recorded at 95,794 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,153 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,641 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,794 miles
  • 2025 – 91,153 miles
  • 2024 – 86,535 miles
  • 2023 – 82,272 miles
  • 2022 – 78,654 miles
  • 2021 – 74,509 miles
  • 2020 – 70,481 miles
  • 2019 – 65,702 miles
  • 2018 – 58,233 miles
  • 2017 – 50,751 miles
  • 2016 – 46,045 miles
  • 2015 – 40,806 miles
  • 2014 – 35,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,794 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damage
  • AdvisoryOil level low

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe with flexy pipe ( furthest forward )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,794 miles (+4,641)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,794 miles
    Test number
    326205198558
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  2. Pass91,153 miles (+4,618)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,153 miles
    Test number
    470969652507
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle /beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,535 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,535 miles
    Test number
    214365437980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail86,535 miles (+4,263)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,535 miles
    Test number
    500604436150
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    381209765995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face/backing plate partially missing/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail82,272 miles (+3,618)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    626683943937
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face/backing plate partially missing/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,654 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,654 miles
    Test number
    512869902219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail78,612 miles (+4,103)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    282519537073
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass74,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    280348534205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail74,509 miles (+4,028)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    685720738132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass70,481 miles (+4,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    901602047467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,702 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    314497205579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe with flexy pipe ( furthest forward ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail65,544 miles (+7,311)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    876250364740
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe with flexy pipe ( furthest forward ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe with flexy pipe ( furthest forward ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass58,233 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    201995369921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,052 miles (+7,301)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    748342174204
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass50,751 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,751 miles
    Test number
    916667118852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,750 miles (+4,705)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,750 miles
    Test number
    959510877223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,045 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,045 miles
    Test number
    250832790637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,806 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    467443305277
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail40,806 miles (+4,919)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    167053605272
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass35,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    729849494181
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LC61 VRN

Does LC61 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VRN is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VRN?
The MOT on LC61 VRN 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 LC61 VRN done?
LC61 VRN was recorded at 95,794 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has LC61 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VRN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VRN 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 VRN find?
LC61 VRN passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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