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LC61 VST

2011 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VST
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 80,888 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 80,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 77,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,917 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,512 miles

hand brake effort 16% (min 16%)

Fail 6 Jan 2020 68,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake effort 16% (min 16%)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,374 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 60,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,006 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 36,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,823 miles

all 4 tyres cracking but not to cords at time off test

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 VST is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VST, 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 LC61 VST registered?

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

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