CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV61 EAP

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,866 mi
Last recorded146,866 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 EAP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 146,866 miles

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel tank mountings corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Oct 2024 146,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,034 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 140,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion front and rear subframes .

rear backplates holed and corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2023 137,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion front and rear subframes .

rear backplates holed and corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,592 miles

all front suspension corroded eg,subframe ,hubs ,arms

both rear brake back plates corroded away

n/s/f o/s/f top mounts dry, noise

Fail 20 Jan 2022 131,592 miles

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

all front suspension corroded eg,subframe ,hubs ,arms

both rear brake back plates corroded away

n/s/f o/s/f top mounts dry, noise

Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,893 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion front subframe, rear backplates corroded , ferrules on front flexis.front brake disscs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2020 125,140 miles

side reapeaters slightly white. and number plate light n/s/r slightly dim

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake lining(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
Full Kia Venga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV61 EAP is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV61 EAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV61 EAP?

You can check the full history of CV61 EAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV61 EAP registered?

CV61 EAP is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is CV61 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 EAP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV61 EAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV61 EAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.