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Kia Venga

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VTNMOT history

LC61 VTN is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LC61 VTN black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2026
Mileage
46,525 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VTN
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 expired on 23 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC61 VTN was last recorded at 46,525 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 7,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2019: 28,978 miles, lower than 243,307 miles on 4 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
39,313 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,212 miles
Average per year
2,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,525 miles
  • 2025 – 39,313 miles
  • 2024 – 34,537 miles
  • 2023 – 33,265 miles
  • 2022 – 31,597 miles
  • 2021 – 30,464 miles
  • 2020 – 29,910 miles
  • 2019 – 28,978 miles
  • 2017 – 243,307 miles
  • 2016 – 21,145 miles
  • 2014 – 12,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail46,525 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Direction indicator incorrect colour both side indicators (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryWhen pressing brake pedal front sidelights come on

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail46,525 miles (+7,212)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,525 miles
    Test number
    160564984515
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Direction indicator incorrect colour both side indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWhen pressing brake pedal front sidelights come on
  2. Pass39,313 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    39,313 miles
    Test number
    323017672009
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail39,313 miles (+4,776)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,313 miles
    Test number
    287396985607
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass34,537 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,537 miles
    Test number
    731660174173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,265 miles (+1,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    739069059756
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass31,597 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,597 miles
    Test number
    342542280572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,464 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    763395220913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass29,910 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    837408470959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,978 miles (-214,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,978 miles
    Test number
    158508560343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass243,307 miles (+222,162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    243,307 miles
    Test number
    380614725082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,145 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,145 miles
    Test number
    496654027012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,139 miles (+8,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,139 miles
    Test number
    403922451796
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass12,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,824 miles
    Test number
    458368224316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VTN

Does LC61 VTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VTN expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VTN?
The MOT on LC61 VTN expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VTN done?
LC61 VTN was recorded at 46,525 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,871 miles a year.
Has LC61 VTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VTN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VTN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 VTN find?
LC61 VTN failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; central direction indicator incorrect colour both side indicators; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts, and 7 more.

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