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ML61 CZA

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,340 mi
Last recorded71,340 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 CZA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 71,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 71,152 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,073 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 64,071 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,068 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 57,972 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 57,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,774 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 53,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,290 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,869 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,593 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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ML61 CZA is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML61 CZA, 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 ML61 CZA registered?

ML61 CZA is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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