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AK61 JXX

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,729 mi
Last recorded55,729 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 JXX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 55,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 48,141 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Mar 2023 46,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,917 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 29,885 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 29,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,798 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 27,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front abs stator ring appears to be cracked.

Offside Front tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn onside and outside edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 18,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn onside and outside edges.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,545 miles

tyres cracked

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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AK61 JXX is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 JXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK61 JXX registered?

AK61 JXX is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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