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MA61 ZCE

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,808 mi
Last recorded82,808 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 ZCE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 82,808 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 82,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2024 76,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,736 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded by both spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 68,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face full corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded by both spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,489 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/ spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,406 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 59,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,835 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear discs lightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2017 38,833 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside front brake pipe badly damaged (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling on nearside front drive shaft (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rears ()

nearside and offside front and rear discs lightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,748 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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MA61 ZCE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA61 ZCE, 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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MA61 ZCE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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