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FV61 JNJ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,552 mi
Last recorded78,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 JNJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 78,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 78,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,263 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 72,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 69,100 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 69,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,440 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 64,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Secondary lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm To canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Secondary lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,338 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,726 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 7,461 miles

Nearside Front Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Nearside Rear Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Offside Front Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Offside Rear Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 3,499 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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FV61 JNJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue 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 FV61 JNJ, 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 FV61 JNJ registered?

FV61 JNJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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