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FN61 HRW

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,243 mi
Last recorded122,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HRW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,243 miles

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

General corrosion at the rear of the vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 122,238 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 114,936 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,267 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Dec 2021 102,267 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,665 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 94,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Rear Centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 86,348 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Intercooler split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,005 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative both sides rear (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,975 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,822 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 48,821 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,026 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,026 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,542 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 32,542 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FN61 HRW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FN61 HRW, 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 FN61 HRW registered?

FN61 HRW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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