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RK61 XSZ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 XSZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 83,570 miles

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,017 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2023 66,012 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,497 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,919 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 63,919 miles

Emissions not tested unstable idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,664 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 60,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,855 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 53,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 44,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,917 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2015 31,917 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RK61 XSZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK61 XSZ, 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 RK61 XSZ registered?

RK61 XSZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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