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HJ61 LAA

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 LAA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 121,819 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 121,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,979 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,228 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,757 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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HJ61 LAA is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ61 LAA, 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 HJ61 LAA registered?

HJ61 LAA is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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