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AU61 ODW

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ODW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,915 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,430 miles

offside front support bracket corroded but non structural

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,745 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 52,745 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 52,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside front has misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread grooves deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 48,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,709 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 41,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,702 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 21,616 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,032 miles

emmisions tested - but readings too low to be registered

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,437 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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AU61 ODW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 AU61 ODW, 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 AU61 ODW registered?

AU61 ODW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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