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SH61 EKF

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,614 mi
Last recorded53,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 EKF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 53,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 49,591 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,087 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 46,087 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 29 Jul 2021 39,873 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 37,209 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 35,956 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,131 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))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,996 miles

Oil leak engine as oil leaks ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 11,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,481 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SH61 EKF is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SH61 EKF, 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

How do I check the history of SH61 EKF?

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What year was SH61 EKF registered?

SH61 EKF is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is SH61 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 EKF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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