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DE61 VXV

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,707 miles

Offside Rear Damage to bumper corner

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Damage to bumper corner

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Repositioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,505 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear/ Nearside Front Sub-frame cover with thick under sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame cover with thick under sealant

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 42,568 miles

Central Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,427 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 23,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,248 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres are perished the nearside rear tyre has a nail near the shoulder

Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,603 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 VXV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXV, 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

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What year was DE61 VXV registered?

DE61 VXV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is DE61 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VXV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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