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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LD62 EKUMOT history

LD62 EKU is a black diesel Kia Venga first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 208,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LD62 EKU black Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
208,994 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 EKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD62 EKU was last recorded at 208,994 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 16,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,405 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,589 miles
Average per year
16,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,994 miles
  • 2025 – 192,405 miles
  • 2024 – 170,126 miles
  • 2023 – 147,137 miles
  • 2022 – 123,351 miles
  • 2021 – 99,256 miles
  • 2020 – 83,280 miles
  • 2019 – 82,361 miles
  • 2018 – 70,106 miles
  • 2017 – 57,080 miles
  • 2016 – 45,969 miles
  • 2015 – 32,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail208,994 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear WHEEL TRIM DAMAGED.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail208,994 miles (+16,589)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,994 miles
    Test number
    705221866562
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass192,405 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,405 miles
    Test number
    464849346165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL TRIM DAMAGED.

  3. Fail192,382 miles (+22,256)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,382 miles
    Test number
    596767445108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL TRIM DAMAGED.

  4. Pass170,126 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,126 miles
    Test number
    797515712211
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail169,823 miles (+22,686)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,823 miles
    Test number
    838495667486
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,137 miles (+163)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,137 miles
    Test number
    710754918956
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail146,974 miles (+23,623)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,974 miles
    Test number
    369135417894
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass123,351 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    769542861237
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail123,351 miles (+24,095)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    695866863267
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,256 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    932417451136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,251 miles (+15,971)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,251 miles
    Test number
    456913420543
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,280 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    561789070108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,361 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,361 miles
    Test number
    481945328439
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail82,361 miles (+12,255)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,361 miles
    Test number
    429071383104
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass70,106 miles (+13,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,106 miles
    Test number
    318976945093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass57,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    489590045732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,080 miles (+11,111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    172173420711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass45,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    635705177889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail45,969 miles (+13,255)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    476096745574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    896303179350
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

Questions about LD62 EKU

Does LD62 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 EKU expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 EKU?
The MOT on LD62 EKU expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 EKU done?
LD62 EKU was recorded at 208,994 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 16,802 miles a year.
Has LD62 EKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 EKU has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 EKU 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 LD62 EKU find?
LD62 EKU failed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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