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FE61 XML

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,871 mi
Last recorded35,871 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 XML
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,871 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look approx. 70% worn

Front ns washer jet not working but sufficient water hitting the screen from os washer jet

Nearside Rear inner light unit lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play/knocking noise coming from steering column u.j no excessive play in any other components (2.2.2 (c))

all tyres are 8 years old

Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn/lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look approx. 70% worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn/lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 30,099 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn/lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,204 miles

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient water hitting the screen

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 28,204 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,959 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 24,959 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 21,073 miles

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

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

all tyres showing age cracks

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 13 Sep 2017 17,971 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on edges

all tyres showing age cracks

Fail 13 Sep 2017 17,971 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres showing age cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2016 15,228 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyres just starting to show age cracks

Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,847 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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FE61 XML is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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