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NL61 UKJ

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,189 mi
Last recorded94,189 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 UKJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 94,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 94,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,991 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 84,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,749 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,012 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

nail in offside rear tyre, tread edge scrubbed off suggest replace tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre, tread edge scrubbed off suggest replace tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,112 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre scrubbed off on inner edge and on 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre scrubbed off on inner edge and on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,238 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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NL61 UKJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL61 UKJ, 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 NL61 UKJ registered?

NL61 UKJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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