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AO61 LGE

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,203 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 77,201 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 71,513 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 71,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,749 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 66,684 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,848 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 61,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,344 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 56,324 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,517 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 43,517 miles

Nearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm3mm2mm and inner edge worn but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,189 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 22,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,407 miles

Both offside tyres have slight cracking in treads

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 LGE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LGE, 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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AO61 LGE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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