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CV61 EBJ

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 EBJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 82,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 82,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play flexi link rod on collom to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,860 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 71,860 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 66,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,034 miles

Front both drop links dust covers staring split

Nearside Front bald on inner and outer

Nearside Rear getting low and cracking

Offside Front bald on inner

Offside Front track rod end has slihgt play

Fail 14 Jun 2022 62,034 miles

Front both drop links dust covers staring split

Nearside Front bald on inner and outer

Nearside Rear getting low and cracking

Offside Front bald on inner

Offside Front track rod end has slihgt play

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 55,909 miles

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

Front brake pads on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 52,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,033 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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CV61 EBJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EBJ, 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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CV61 EBJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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