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AO61 KJY

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KJY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 99,725 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 92,072 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm needed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,531 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 77,531 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread is very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread is very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread is very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,988 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,988 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,533 miles

frony tyres perrishing and has edge wear

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,449 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,408 miles

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

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 KJY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AO61 KJY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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