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FG61 FOC

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,458 mi
Last recorded141,458 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 FOC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 141,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 133,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 129,849 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 129,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,271 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 123,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 106,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,890 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and travel to far (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 94,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and travel to far (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,394 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 56,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,617 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracking

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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FG61 FOC is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG61 FOC, 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 FG61 FOC registered?

FG61 FOC is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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