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LC61 VXW

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,604 mi
Last recorded58,604 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VXW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 55,211 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 55,192 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 52,956 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,801 miles

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REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 4 Oct 2021 41,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING /PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,687 miles

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NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN /PERISHED

Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 16,924 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 13,289 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 VXW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

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

Is LC61 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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