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AO61 EFR

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 EFR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,435 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 71,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning knock on steering column and power steering pulls wheel out of hand (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,532 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 63,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,600 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 60,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 56,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,714 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 47,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 41,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,849 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 29,322 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 29,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 24,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,933 miles

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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AO61 EFR is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO61 EFR, 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 AO61 EFR registered?

AO61 EFR is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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