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PE61 EVW

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,363 mi
Last recorded61,363 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 EVW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,145 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 42,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,163 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 28,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,153 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,146 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,206 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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PE61 EVW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE61 EVW, 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 PE61 EVW registered?

PE61 EVW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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