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MK61 XBL

2011 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,891 mi
Last recorded77,891 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 XBL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,891 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 19 Sep 2025 77,891 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,097 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 77,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,932 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,495 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,960 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 55,960 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,351 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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,620 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 44,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,046 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 XBL is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

MK61 XBL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MK61 XBL safe to buy?

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