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GF61 FVM

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 FVM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,160 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot poorly fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2026 66,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot poorly fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2025 63,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 59,417 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 55,423 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 47,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 37,747 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 30,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 30,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 24,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 19,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,938 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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GF61 FVM is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF61 FVM, 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 GF61 FVM registered?

GF61 FVM is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is GF61 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 FVM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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