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LC61 VUT

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,399 mi
Last recorded50,399 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 50,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,139 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 36,560 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 36,560 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 36,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 34,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 33,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,173 miles

both rear wheels stiff to rotate

Fail 8 Jul 2021 33,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear wheels stiff to rotate

Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,862 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 31,861 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,860 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2018 25,372 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,818 miles

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)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 27 Nov 2017 20,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 24 Nov 2016 15,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 12,593 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 12,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 9,031 miles

n/s front and rear tyres have scufed on side walls

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 VUT is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

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

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