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DE61 TNJ

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,403 mi
Last recorded100,403 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 TNJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,403 miles

Rear Both Shock Absorbers Corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 100,378 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both Shock Absorbers Corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 91,840 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,524 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 82,467 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,527 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,931 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,830 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,861 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,733 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 33,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,364 miles

traction control light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,101 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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DE61 TNJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 DE61 TNJ, 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 DE61 TNJ registered?

DE61 TNJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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