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MJ61 MDU

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 MDU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,751 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 85,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,275 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,803 miles

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 76,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm has a hole due to corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp one bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 73,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb of four not working on high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,755 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 61,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 21,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,120 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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MJ61 MDU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc diesel 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 MJ61 MDU, 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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MJ61 MDU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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