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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VRTMOT history

LC61 VRT is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LC61 VRT black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,802 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VRT was last recorded at 78,802 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,601 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,201 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,802 miles
  • 2025 – 76,601 miles
  • 2024 – 73,705 miles
  • 2023 – 70,737 miles
  • 2022 – 67,632 miles
  • 2021 – 64,930 miles
  • 2020 – 60,825 miles
  • 2019 – 54,862 miles
  • 2018 – 46,586 miles
  • 2017 – 37,127 miles
  • 2016 – 28,636 miles
  • 2015 – 18,998 miles
  • 2014 – 9,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,802 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear heatshields at fuel tank and backbox loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit in centre of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,802 miles (+2,201)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    828581258755
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  2. Pass76,601 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    179591444354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshields at fuel tank and backbox loose

  3. Fail76,601 miles (+2,896)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    231221584196
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshields at fuel tank and backbox loose

  4. Pass73,705 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,705 miles
    Test number
    516248990497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank heat shield corroded & insecure
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroding

  5. Fail73,704 miles (+2,967)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    556214651999
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank heat shield corroded & insecure
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroding

  6. Pass70,737 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    894770559220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,735 miles (+3,103)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    560081918624
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,632 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    811756923284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass64,930 miles (+4,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,930 miles
    Test number
    928961789322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,825 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    418997644079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail60,824 miles (+5,962)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    954990238874
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working all (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    107648255415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail54,862 miles (+8,276)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    509219085087
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass46,586 miles (+9,459)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    662740089534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,127 miles (+8,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,127 miles
    Test number
    273478131857
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,636 miles (+9,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,636 miles
    Test number
    209607199481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass18,998 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,998 miles
    Test number
    826178523125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    9,759 miles
    Test number
    477840714398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VRT

Does LC61 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VRT is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VRT?
The MOT on LC61 VRT is valid until 17 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 VRT done?
LC61 VRT was recorded at 78,802 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has LC61 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VRT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VRT 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 VRT find?
LC61 VRT passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, and 5 more.

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