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DK61 UCG

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,948 mi
Last recorded96,948 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 UCG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 96,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,789 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 93,691 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,043 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 85,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,671 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,451 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TIGHT\STIFF BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 78,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH WORN\SCORE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TIGHT\STIFF BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,554 miles

rear brakes worn and starting to bind

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,121 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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DK61 UCG is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK61 UCG, 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 DK61 UCG registered?

DK61 UCG is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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