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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LC61 VUWMOT history

LC61 VUW is a black petrol Kia Venga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LC61 VUW black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,639 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VUW
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 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VUW was last recorded at 73,639 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,387 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,252 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,639 miles
  • 2025 – 71,387 miles
  • 2024 – 68,579 miles
  • 2023 – 58,726 miles
  • 2022 – 48,841 miles
  • 2021 – 39,937 miles
  • 2020 – 32,174 miles
  • 2019 – 28,360 miles
  • 2017 – 27,006 miles
  • 2016 – 25,182 miles
  • 2015 – 21,292 miles
  • 2014 – 15,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,639 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger defective.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,639 miles (+2,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    671646087038
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,387 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    292813102710
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail71,381 miles (+2,802)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    656914047598
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,579 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,579 miles
    Test number
    994827717637
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box hanger defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Fail68,575 miles (+9,849)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,575 miles
    Test number
    538558740568
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box hanger defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass58,726 miles (+9,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    342914693056
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,841 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    846112616276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail48,824 miles (+8,887)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    808187908227
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,937 miles (+7,763)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    974066677776
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass32,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    32,174 miles
    Test number
    971797162135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail32,174 miles (+3,814)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,174 miles
    Test number
    641336294903
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass28,360 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,360 miles
    Test number
    756916778402
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail28,358 miles (+1,352)4 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    635633242565
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass27,006 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,006 miles
    Test number
    279888236115
    • AdvisoryFront both sides perished /cracked on tread ??
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished and cracked on tread and sidewall

  15. Pass25,182 miles (+3,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,182 miles
    Test number
    780160402688
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass21,292 miles (+5,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,292 miles
    Test number
    717776826887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished/ cracked

  17. Pass15,359 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,359 miles
    Test number
    335662534380
    • NoteRear seat covers
    • NoteRear wiper split

Questions about LC61 VUW

Does LC61 VUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VUW is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VUW?
The MOT on LC61 VUW is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VUW done?
LC61 VUW was recorded at 73,639 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has LC61 VUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VUW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VUW 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 VUW find?
LC61 VUW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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