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NU61 SGY

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,518 mi
Last recorded100,518 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 SGY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 100,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 100,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 96,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,220 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 21 Nov 2022 85,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,907 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 81,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated bothside (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated bothside (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 72,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,186 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 64,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 52,998 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,601 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NU61 SGY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU61 SGY, 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 NU61 SGY registered?

NU61 SGY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is NU61 SGY safe to buy?

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