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AK61 UZM

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,273 mi
Last recorded74,273 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 UZM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2026 74,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 71,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 68,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 65,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,106 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 60,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 44,036 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,932 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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 UZM is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

AK61 UZM is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AK61 UZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 UZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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