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Kia Venga

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

M3 PREMOT history

M3 PRE is a blue petrol Kia Venga first used on 21 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

M3 PRE blue Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Venga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,940 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PRE was last recorded at 69,940 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,937 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,940 miles
  • 2025 – 69,187 miles
  • 2024 – 67,216 miles
  • 2023 – 65,040 miles
  • 2022 – 62,144 miles
  • 2021 – 59,288 miles
  • 2020 – 56,490 miles
  • 2019 – 53,208 miles
  • 2018 – 49,856 miles
  • 2017 – 45,420 miles
  • 2016 – 39,721 miles
  • 2015 – 33,670 miles
  • 2014 – 29,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,940 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    639257914194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail69,937 miles (+750)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    728708959519
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,187 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    287444617144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,216 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    199190999929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail67,215 miles (+2,175)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,215 miles
    Test number
    509985075129
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass65,040 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    901650682142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,036 miles (+2,892)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,036 miles
    Test number
    444151705351
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,144 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,144 miles
    Test number
    169939901278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,142 miles (+2,854)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,142 miles
    Test number
    598756806462
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    852558508891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,287 miles (+2,797)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,287 miles
    Test number
    908557173469
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass56,490 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    228760014336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    297320498028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,207 miles (+3,351)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,207 miles
    Test number
    688957651072
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass49,856 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    232233954418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,855 miles (+4,435)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,855 miles
    Test number
    994774107938
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass45,420 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,420 miles
    Test number
    343904268557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail45,419 miles (+5,698)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    756796763255
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass39,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    297683661691
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  20. Fail39,720 miles (+6,050)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,720 miles
    Test number
    895939461479
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  21. Pass33,670 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    486968185139
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on tread 205/55/16

  22. Fail33,653 miles (+4,364)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    336437185174
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on tread 205/55/16

  23. Pass29,289 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    566299574122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf wiper streaking
    • NoteSlight nsf bind

Questions about M3 PRE

Does M3 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PRE is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PRE?
The MOT on M3 PRE is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PRE done?
M3 PRE was recorded at 69,940 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,385 miles a year.
Has M3 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PRE has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on M3 PRE 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 M3 PRE find?
M3 PRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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