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LX61 WGF

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,366 mi
Last recorded46,366 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 WGF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 46,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 45,158 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 45,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 43,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 43,105 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 43,100 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear seat belt retracting mechanism in roof (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,989 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 42,989 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 41,505 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,624 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 37,624 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,841 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,329 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 8,539 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LX61 WGF is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX61 WGF, 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 LX61 WGF registered?

LX61 WGF is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is LX61 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 WGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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