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FY11 FMG

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,300 mi
Last recorded63,300 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 FMG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,300 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s headlamp brackets damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2026 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s headlamp brackets damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2025 58,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,834 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 54,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 51,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 51,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 45,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,345 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 41,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,385 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 39,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,893 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 31,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,850 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,850 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,148 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2015 18,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,209 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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FY11 FMG 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 61.9%.

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 FY11 FMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 FMG registered?

FY11 FMG is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is FY11 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 FMG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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