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GF11 URV

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,370 mi
Last recorded165,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 URV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 165,370 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

both number plates deteriorating

staining on tank no leaks visible

wear nearside front drop link

Pass 12 Jul 2025 147,886 miles

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

both number plates deteriorating

wear nearside front drop link

Fail 12 Jul 2025 147,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both number plates deteriorating

wear nearside front drop link

Pass 9 Jul 2024 133,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 9 Jul 2024 133,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2023 119,135 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2023 118,538 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2022 102,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,493 miles

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both number plates deteriorating

cracking both rear tyres

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,699 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre low inner edge

wear all discs

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,661 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,808 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 53,808 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking slighty

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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GF11 URV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver 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 GF11 URV, 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 GF11 URV registered?

GF11 URV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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