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SV61 VNJ

2011 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,160 mi
Last recorded50,160 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VNJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,160 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 50,160 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 48,585 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 48,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,800 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 44,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 42,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,233 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,233 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,578 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 40,578 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,129 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 39,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 35,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,810 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,368 miles

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

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

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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SV61 VNJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV61 VNJ, 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 SV61 VNJ registered?

SV61 VNJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SV61 VNJ safe to buy?

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