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LC61 VTU

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,183 mi
Last recorded79,183 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 79,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 68,420 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,651 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 46,293 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2017 46,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,444 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

Nearside Rear undertray doesn't allow a full check of some items

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

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

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

items removed from nearside zone B before test

Fail 22 Apr 2016 38,442 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

Nearside Rear undertray doesn't allow a full check of some items

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

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

items removed from nearside zone B before test

Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,479 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 28,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 VTU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

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

Is LC61 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VTU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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