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LC61 VTV

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,401 mi
Last recorded70,401 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 70,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 70,400 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 63,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,452 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 54,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 47,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,152 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 34,575 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 34,573 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 29,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,771 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 18,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 14,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VTV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

Is LC61 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VTV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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