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EK61 ODU

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 ODU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 133,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body rear /axle in a rusty condition

Fail 20 Mar 2026 133,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body rear /axle in a rusty condition

Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 124,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,986 miles

Offside Front movement becoming excessive in top suspension leg mounting(up lift)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear metal brake pipes blistered under its coating

both sides rear flexi metal brake pipes blistered under its coating

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front movement becoming excessive in top suspension leg mounting(up lift)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear metal brake pipes blistered under its coating

both sides rear flexi metal brake pipes blistered under its coating

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner split/damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,283 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 88,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,599 miles

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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EK61 ODU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK61 ODU, 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 EK61 ODU registered?

EK61 ODU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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