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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

V23 KAMMOT history

V23 KAM is a silver petrol Kia Venga first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 38,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

V23 KAM silver Kia Venga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
38,517 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 KAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Venga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 KAM was last recorded at 38,517 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,515 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,517 miles
  • 2025 – 37,115 miles
  • 2024 – 35,563 miles
  • 2023 – 33,350 miles
  • 2022 – 31,319 miles
  • 2021 – 29,667 miles
  • 2020 – 28,704 miles
  • 2019 – 26,988 miles
  • 2018 – 25,004 miles
  • 2017 – 22,817 miles
  • 2016 – 20,005 miles
  • 2015 – 17,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,517 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bracket corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,517 miles (+2)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    38,517 miles
    Test number
    278404393217
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bracket corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail38,515 miles (+1,400)1 dangerous20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    818440949034
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad lining come away (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bracket corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass37,115 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    899409287286
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail37,113 miles (+1,550)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    744770041468
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass35,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    456971909385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail35,563 miles (+2,213)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    895708999095
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass33,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    33,350 miles
    Test number
    292245953038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,350 miles (+2,031)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,350 miles
    Test number
    832422661655
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass31,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    687309103984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,319 miles (+1,652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    100027093415
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass29,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,667 miles
    Test number
    737306868396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,667 miles (+963)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,667 miles
    Test number
    711248128183
    • MajorNearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass28,704 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    109242270650
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished

  14. Pass26,988 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,988 miles
    Test number
    685678566733
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn

  15. Pass25,004 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,004 miles
    Test number
    533803841193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,817 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    592428504423
    • AdvisorySmall chips on windscreen

  17. Pass20,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,005 miles
    Test number
    333388811000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,005 miles (+2,525)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,005 miles
    Test number
    168269273323
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass17,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,480 miles
    Test number
    816623525028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,480 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,480 miles
    Test number
    419852525041
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at edges
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

Questions about V23 KAM

Does V23 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 KAM is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 KAM?
The MOT on V23 KAM is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 KAM done?
V23 KAM was recorded at 38,517 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
Has V23 KAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 KAM has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 KAM 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 V23 KAM find?
V23 KAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 19 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 16 more.

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