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G18 DRT

2011 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,370 mi
Last recorded44,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DRT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 44,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 41,141 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,493 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 36,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2022 33,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,205 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 31,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,955 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2020 29,955 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 May 2019 28,151 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 May 2018 23,644 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 May 2017 19,786 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 15,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking on tread

Pass 27 May 2015 12,956 miles

all four tyres are cracking on tread

Fail 29 Apr 2014 8,903 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspect brake pedal switch requiring repair or adjustment

Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,903 miles

Suspect brake pedal switch requiring repair or adjustment

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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G18 DRT is a 2011 Kia Venga in White 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 G18 DRT, 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 G18 DRT registered?

G18 DRT is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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