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MK61 PBU

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,933 mi
Last recorded39,933 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 PBU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,933 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,640 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail Coil spring fouling chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,121 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 38,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,465 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 22,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,696 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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MK61 PBU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK61 PBU, 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 MK61 PBU registered?

MK61 PBU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is MK61 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 PBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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