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MK61 XAJ

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,174 mi
Last recorded46,174 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 XAJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 46,174 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 46,174 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,604 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,509 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,384 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,238 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 XAJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

MK61 XAJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MK61 XAJ safe to buy?

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