2011 KIA Venga 1.6L Diesel · FD61 FKA

The 2011 Kia Venga holds a current MOT valid from 15 September 2025, passing at 93,231 miles with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the record reveals a pattern of recurring wear items rather than a single catastrophic failure. The most recent test flagged both rear brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, alongside a deteriorated rear registration plate. Critically, the same test initially failed on 15 September 2025 for headlamp aim defects on both front units, which were rectified before the pass was issued. This suggests the previous owner addressed immediate failures but may have allowed gradual deterioration of consumable components between tests. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2022 test at 71,010 miles and September 2023 at 76,938 miles, the car covered 5,928 miles. The following year, from September 2023 to September 2024, it added 7,584 miles, reaching 84,522. The final jump to 93,231 miles by September 2025 represents 8,709 miles in twelve months. This is a typical annual distance for a car of this age, with no suspicious gaps or sudden accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The MOT history itself is complete with no missing years, which supports a pattern of regular annual testing. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in the most recent test, and rear brake issues have appeared repeatedly across the record. Inspect the discs for scoring depth and lipping, and check the calipers for any sign of binding or uneven pad wear. The suspension also warrants scrutiny. In the September 2024 test at 84,522 miles, both rear coil springs were flagged for corrosion, and there was play in the nearside steering rack inner joint. These are not minor cosmetic concerns. Corroded coil springs can fracture under load, and steering rack play directly affects handling precision and safety. Have both inspected on a ramp, checking for surface corrosion, cracking, and any play in the rack ends. The headlamp aim failure in September 2025, though resolved, raises a question about whether the aim was simply knocked out of adjustment or whether there is a deeper issue with the headlamp mounting or suspension sag affecting beam height. Check the headlamp units for internal moisture, cracked lenses, or loose mounting brackets. The nearside front service brake fluctuation noted in September 2023 at 76,938 miles was not flagged in subsequent tests, but it is worth verifying that the front brake discs run true and that the wheel bearings have no play. Overall, this is a car that has been kept on the road without major structural failure, but the recurring advisories on brakes and suspension suggest a buyer should budget for near-term replacement of rear discs, pads, and potentially rear springs.