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GF11 VJL

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,978 mi
Last recorded171,978 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VJL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 171,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 171,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 162,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 149,631 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 149,631 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 136,428 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 136,428 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 89,787 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 69,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,277 miles

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

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

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

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 VJL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

GF11 VJL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is GF11 VJL safe to buy?

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