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LC61 VTX

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,328 mi
Last recorded135,328 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 135,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four brake dust guards are severely corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,313 miles

advise n/s/f tyre tread is low advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and tread is low

advise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,200 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 91,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front 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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,413 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 20,413 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 10,566 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 VTX 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

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