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FV61 JNL

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 JNL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,529 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slightly down on effort

Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,574 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe n/s/r mounting area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section cracked at flange by front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe n/s/r mounting area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,205 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake weak

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 95,193 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake weak

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,942 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 89,940 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,406 miles

all discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,437 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r and center rear belt clasp not found

Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/r and center rear belt clasp not found

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,946 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread groove (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread groove (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,049 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 28,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 JNL is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

FV61 JNL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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