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MK61 PLU

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 PLU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,938 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,914 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 86,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,176 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,350 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 71,350 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,576 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 58,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber poor

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

both front tyres tread getting low 3mm 205/55/16

Fail 9 Nov 2018 50,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber poor

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

both front tyres tread getting low 3mm 205/55/16

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,898 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,936 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 35,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 20,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PLU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MK61 PLU, 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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MK61 PLU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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