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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LR61 GZUMOT history

LR61 GZU is a grey diesel Kia Venga first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR61 GZU grey Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,844 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 GZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 GZU was last recorded at 93,844 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,461 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,383 miles
Average per year
4,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,844 miles
  • 2025 – 91,461 miles
  • 2024 – 88,253 miles
  • 2023 – 84,439 miles
  • 2022 – 83,877 miles
  • 2021 – 81,223 miles
  • 2020 – 77,034 miles
  • 2019 – 73,344 miles
  • 2018 – 67,735 miles
  • 2017 – 62,225 miles
  • 2016 – 57,513 miles
  • 2015 – 52,252 miles
  • 2014 – 41,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,844 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,844 miles
    Test number
    130815233534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail93,843 miles (+2,382)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    442446206675
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass91,461 miles (+3,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    318182837548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass88,253 miles (+3,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,253 miles
    Test number
    654078567240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,439 miles (+562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,439 miles
    Test number
    699745093215
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  6. Pass83,877 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,877 miles
    Test number
    922620077506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has cuts 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail83,877 miles (+2,654)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,877 miles
    Test number
    743703963295
    • DangerousFront Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has cuts 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,223 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    215759076679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,034 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,034 miles
    Test number
    881891678657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,344 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    852098279585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    460183107503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,735 miles (+5,510)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    823567425118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass62,225 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,225 miles
    Test number
    612680902057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass57,513 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    404912790453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,252 miles (+10,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    376368866928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass41,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    938549054270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 GZU

Does LR61 GZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 GZU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 GZU?
The MOT on LR61 GZU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 GZU done?
LR61 GZU was recorded at 93,844 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,545 miles a year.
Has LR61 GZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 GZU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 GZU 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 LR61 GZU find?
LR61 GZU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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