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EJ61 HTL

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,001 mi
Last recorded58,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 HTL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,001 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 57,990 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,246 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,415 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 43,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 41,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,695 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,810 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,503 miles

Rear tyres both sides cracking slightly and wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,812 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 24,902 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,872 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 20,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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EJ61 HTL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ61 HTL, 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 EJ61 HTL registered?

EJ61 HTL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is EJ61 HTL safe to buy?

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