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NL61 XVB

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 XVB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 58,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 54,650 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 54,650 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,125 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 45,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

There is surface corrosion to various suspension, steering and body components

Fail 2 Dec 2022 45,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

There is surface corrosion to various suspension, steering and body components

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,538 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF // NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF BRAKE HOSE FERRULE @ CALIPER CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE @ REAR AXLE SIGHTLY CORRODED. NSR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE @ REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,360 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside middle brake hose/pipe slightly corroded

Offside middle brake hose/pipe slightly corroded

cover fitted to brake pipes not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2017 27,359 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside middle brake hose/pipe slightly corroded

Offside middle brake hose/pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover fitted to brake pipes not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,969 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,999 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 18 Sep 2014 65,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,579 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 XVB is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NL61 XVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL61 XVB registered?

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

Is NL61 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 XVB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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