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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

T8 TPAMOT history

T8 TPA is a red petrol Kia Venga first used on 28 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,902 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 TPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 TPA was last recorded at 91,902 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2025: 66,022 miles, lower than 73,315 miles on 19 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,901 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,902 miles
  • 2025 – 66,022 miles
  • 2024 – 73,315 miles
  • 2023 – 68,147 miles
  • 2021 – 55,951 miles
  • 2020 – 55,492 miles
  • 2019 – 54,935 miles
  • 2017 – 50,080 miles
  • 2016 – 41,994 miles
  • 2015 – 32,093 miles
  • 2014 – 23,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,902 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,902 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    582337977375
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail91,901 miles (+25,879)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,901 miles
    Test number
    629084194832
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,022 miles (-7,293)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,022 miles
    Test number
    878107192465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,315 miles
    Test number
    174260647258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,312 miles (+5,165)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    345149768827
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    950074699982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail68,147 miles (+12,196)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    439203144107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,951 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,951 miles
    Test number
    538971069134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,492 miles
    Test number
    521925251398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail55,492 miles (+557)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,492 miles
    Test number
    793817740178
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,935 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,935 miles
    Test number
    180022658749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,080 miles (+8,086)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,080 miles
    Test number
    815027999929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,994 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    962372718331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail41,897 miles (+9,804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,897 miles
    Test number
    711433079971
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass32,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,093 miles
    Test number
    527771185173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,093 miles (+8,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,093 miles
    Test number
    796351285112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass23,134 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,134 miles
    Test number
    379105474103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Questions about T8 TPA

Does T8 TPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 TPA is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 TPA?
The MOT on T8 TPA is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 TPA done?
T8 TPA was recorded at 91,902 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has T8 TPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 TPA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 TPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 TPA find?
T8 TPA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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