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NL61 XUY

2011 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 XUY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 102,958 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 102,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 98,299 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2022 76,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 72,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 20 Mar 2021 72,251 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,287 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2019 61,287 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger on back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,709 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 49,506 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 49,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,471 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front & nearside rear brakes are binding slightly.

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 XUY is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

NL61 XUY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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