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LV61 XEF

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,567 mi
Last recorded106,567 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XEF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 106,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 106,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 98,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 92,282 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 92,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,100 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 62,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,130 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2016 30,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 13 Mar 2015 24,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,501 miles

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

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 XEF 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 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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

LV61 XEF is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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