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DY61 OSV

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,264 mi
Last recorded69,264 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OSV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 69,243 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced control arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,029 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,196 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,614 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,614 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,467 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 57,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 53,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 43,238 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,575 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 21,960 miles

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

coolant level low

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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DY61 OSV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc 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 DY61 OSV, 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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DY61 OSV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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