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FE61 KAO

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,120 mi
Last recorded83,120 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 KAO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured front both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advise all suspension components corrossion and sub frames

advise all tyres cracks

Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured front both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advise all suspension components corrossion and sub frames

advise all tyres cracks

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,647 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clunk from steering column but no play

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,171 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 57,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,829 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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FE61 KAO 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 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 FE61 KAO, 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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FE61 KAO is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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