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EX61 VBA

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,148 mi
Last recorded55,148 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 VBA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,148 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 47,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 36,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,398 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 31,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,838 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 30,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 23,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,134 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,183 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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EX61 VBA is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX61 VBA, 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 EX61 VBA registered?

EX61 VBA is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is EX61 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 VBA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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