Kia Venga
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc
LC61 VRUMOT history
LC61 VRU is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 77,699 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VRU
- 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 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VRU was last recorded at 77,699 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 68,947 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,752 miles
- Average per year
- 5,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,699 miles
- 2024 – 68,947 miles
- 2023 – 60,215 miles
- 2022 – 51,476 miles
- 2021 – 42,591 miles
- 2020 – 34,657 miles
- 2019 – 31,838 miles
- 2018 – 29,197 miles
- 2017 – 25,157 miles
- 2016 – 20,891 miles
- 2015 – 17,046 miles
- 2014 – 11,927 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,699 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15) ( tyre cracking between the treads.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,699 miles (+8,752)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 77,699 miles
- Test number
- 760428510690
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,947 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 68,947 miles
- Test number
- 739773796310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail68,947 miles (+8,732)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,947 miles
- Test number
- 111664288018
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,215 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 60,215 miles
- Test number
- 518809317161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,213 miles (+8,737)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,213 miles
- Test number
- 237537327834
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,476 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 51,476 miles
- Test number
- 900310655443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15) ( tyre cracking between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail51,476 miles (+8,885)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,476 miles
- Test number
- 755892025465
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15) ( tyre cracking between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,591 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 42,591 miles
- Test number
- 561619949624
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail42,590 miles (+7,933)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,590 miles
- Test number
- 706162301040
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,657 miles (+2,819)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 34,657 miles
- Test number
- 176436372665
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass31,838 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 31,838 miles
- Test number
- 949858921418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,197 miles (+4,040)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 29,197 miles
- Test number
- 434557774307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,157 miles (+4,266)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 25,157 miles
- Test number
- 335783071528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,891 miles (+3,845)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 20,891 miles
- Test number
- 879456270253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,046 miles (+5,119)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 17,046 miles
- Test number
- 909307870535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,927 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 11,927 miles
- Test number
- 277970134394
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail11,927 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,927 miles
- Test number
- 475880634326
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Questions about LC61 VRU
- Does LC61 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VRU is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VRU?
- The MOT on LC61 VRU is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 VRU done?
- LC61 VRU was recorded at 77,699 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,967 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VRU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VRU 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 VRU find?
- LC61 VRU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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