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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VUTMOT history

LC61 VUT is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LC61 VUT black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,399 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VUT
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 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VUT was last recorded at 50,399 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,139 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,260 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,399 miles
  • 2025 – 46,139 miles
  • 2024 – 36,560 miles
  • 2023 – 34,434 miles
  • 2022 – 33,773 miles
  • 2021 – 33,173 miles
  • 2020 – 31,862 miles
  • 2019 – 29,860 miles
  • 2018 – 25,372 miles
  • 2017 – 20,818 miles
  • 2016 – 15,914 miles
  • 2015 – 12,593 miles
  • 2014 – 9,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,399 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear wheels stiff to rotate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,399 miles (+4,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    482910822079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,139 miles (+9,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,139 miles
    Test number
    134848863434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass36,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    785430785146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail36,560 miles (+1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    824065676552
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail36,559 miles (+2,125)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    356678568985
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass34,434 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    975847520834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    830619252428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,773 miles (+600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    410503584653
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,173 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,173 miles
    Test number
    487941720994
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels stiff to rotate

  10. Fail33,168 miles (+1,306)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,168 miles
    Test number
    605633605549
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels stiff to rotate

  11. Pass31,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,862 miles
    Test number
    873976233589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,861 miles (+2,001)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,861 miles
    Test number
    714147050564
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass29,860 miles (+4,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    816647820303
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  14. Pass25,372 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,372 miles
    Test number
    897672787041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,818 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    316622232229
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre cracking in treads
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre cracking in treads
    • 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)

  16. Fail20,818 miles (+4,904)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    809285308072
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre cracking in treads
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre cracking in treads
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  17. Pass15,914 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    15,914 miles
    Test number
    839927599144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,593 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    12,593 miles
    Test number
    321771559581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,573 miles (+3,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,573 miles
    Test number
    821479639018
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass9,031 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    9,031 miles
    Test number
    417093734437
    • NoteN/s front and rear tyres have scufed on side walls

Questions about LC61 VUT

Does LC61 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VUT is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VUT?
The MOT on LC61 VUT is valid until 13 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 VUT done?
LC61 VUT was recorded at 50,399 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has LC61 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VUT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VUT 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 VUT find?
LC61 VUT passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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