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LC61 VRW

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,599 mi
Last recorded80,599 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VRW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,599 miles

Internal noise from electric power steering motor & steering slightly rough

Fail 10 Oct 2025 80,599 miles

Internal noise from electric power steering motor & steering slightly rough

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,763 miles

Steering system slightly rough knock from steering motor (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,035 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,981 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,120 miles

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,899 miles

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

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

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

all tyres are perished in tread

both offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,008 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,097 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,037 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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LC61 VRW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC61 VRW, 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 LC61 VRW registered?

LC61 VRW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is LC61 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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