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LV61 JTZ

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,670 mi
Last recorded40,670 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

RegistrationLV61 JTZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 40,670 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 40,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,650 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 38,650 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 22 Aug 2024 37,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 34,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 32,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 25,635 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,920 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2016 21,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,051 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 14,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,321 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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LV61 JTZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV61 JTZ, 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 LV61 JTZ registered?

LV61 JTZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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