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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VTXMOT history

LC61 VTX is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LC61 VTX black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,363 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VTX
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 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VTX was last recorded at 146,363 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 11,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,328 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,035 miles
Average per year
11,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,363 miles
  • 2025 – 135,328 miles
  • 2024 – 122,487 miles
  • 2023 – 108,968 miles
  • 2022 – 97,313 miles
  • 2021 – 91,200 miles
  • 2020 – 82,373 miles
  • 2019 – 68,795 miles
  • 2018 – 55,389 miles
  • 2017 – 42,665 miles
  • 2016 – 29,708 miles
  • 2015 – 20,413 miles
  • 2014 – 10,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,363 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,363 miles (+11,035)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,363 miles
    Test number
    392341065056
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass135,328 miles (+12,841)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,328 miles
    Test number
    609914760329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass122,487 miles (+13,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    136056921531
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  4. Pass108,968 miles (+11,655)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,968 miles
    Test number
    450578821169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake dust guards are severely corroded
  5. Pass97,313 miles (+6,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,313 miles
    Test number
    678042501403
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f tyre tread is low advise to replace
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front and rear brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and tread is low
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe
  6. Pass91,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,200 miles
    Test number
    851279333896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,200 miles (+8,827)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,200 miles
    Test number
    282512231574
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside
  8. Pass82,373 miles (+13,578)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    739915945277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,795 miles (+13,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    314961170688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,389 miles (+12,724)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,389 miles
    Test number
    698570958317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,665 miles (+12,957)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    605310673713
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  12. Pass29,708 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    450013824601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,413 miles
    Test number
    907496128378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,413 miles (+9,847)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,413 miles
    Test number
    898573415505
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass10,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    10,566 miles
    Test number
    598772234384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VTX

Does LC61 VTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VTX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VTX?
The MOT on LC61 VTX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VTX done?
LC61 VTX was recorded at 146,363 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 11,476 miles a year.
Has LC61 VTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VTX has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 VTX 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 VTX find?
LC61 VTX passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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