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EF61 GJK

2011 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 GJK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 49,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 49,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 49,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 49,281 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 49,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 44,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,233 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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EF61 GJK is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF61 GJK, 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 EF61 GJK registered?

EF61 GJK is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is EF61 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 GJK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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