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EK61 UYC

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,299 mi
Last recorded43,299 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 UYC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,207 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 30,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,641 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 27,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,980 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Oct 2017 24,980 miles

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

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

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,582 miles

Coolant level low.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,534 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 UYC is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EK61 UYC, 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 EK61 UYC registered?

EK61 UYC is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is EK61 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 UYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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