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PK61 UEF

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 UEF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 120,386 miles

Both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2025 120,384 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,563 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2024 112,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 104,856 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 104,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,512 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Reduced dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,896 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 73,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 73,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,315 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,281 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 30,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,061 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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PK61 UEF is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK61 UEF, 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 PK61 UEF registered?

PK61 UEF is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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