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EA61 ERK

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,907 mi
Last recorded97,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 ERK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 89,899 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 72,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 36,428 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 36,428 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,480 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 27,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA61 ERK is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 ERK, 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 EA61 ERK registered?

EA61 ERK is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is EA61 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 ERK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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