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FP61 YSN

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 YSN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 117,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2025 117,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge to soft rubber and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,858 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,647 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 78,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,703 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 65,015 miles

Front exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Nov 2019 65,015 miles

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

Front exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 59,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,397 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 53,397 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,801 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,134 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,030 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 29,030 miles

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

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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FP61 YSN is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP61 YSN, 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 FP61 YSN registered?

FP61 YSN is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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