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SJ61 ODP

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,944 mi
Last recorded69,944 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 ODP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,944 miles

Corrosion underneath on suspension components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 69,944 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion underneath on suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 61,786 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,430 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 52,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,837 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,423 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper slightly damp

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,443 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 24,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,761 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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SJ61 ODP is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ61 ODP, 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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SJ61 ODP is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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