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FV61 TVW

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,059 mi
Last recorded89,059 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 TVW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 85,144 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play RECOMMEND TO CHANGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 85,144 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play RECOMMEND TO CHANGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,050 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,566 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 64,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 56,321 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 56,321 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 33,885 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 33,881 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,730 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,150 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,921 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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FV61 TVW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue 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 FV61 TVW, 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 FV61 TVW registered?

FV61 TVW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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