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FR11 WGM

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,173 mi
Last recorded88,173 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 WGM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 88,173 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,271 miles

Both rear brake dust cover are corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is very low and also BOLD inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 75,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear brake dust cover are corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is very low and also BOLD inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,976 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 67,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Washer inop

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 58,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,954 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 46,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 38,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,530 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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FR11 WGM is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FR11 WGM, 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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FR11 WGM is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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