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DU61 HHK

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 HHK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 106,521 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 106,517 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,880 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,365 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 94,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,181 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 88,181 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,552 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 78,551 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 73,396 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,926 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 61,535 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,343 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,343 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 48,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(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
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DU61 HHK is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU61 HHK, 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 DU61 HHK registered?

DU61 HHK is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DU61 HHK safe to buy?

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