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LC61 VXS

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VXS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 81,299 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,821 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,821 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,773 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 71,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,501 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 66,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,900 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 63,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,443 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,349 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,319 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,418 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 VXS is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC61 VXS registered?

LC61 VXS is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is LC61 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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