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SA61 VMJ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 VMJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,708 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,335 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 66,332 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 39,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,314 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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SA61 VMJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA61 VMJ, 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 SA61 VMJ registered?

SA61 VMJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is SA61 VMJ safe to buy?

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