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GJ11 XLA

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,603 mi
Last recorded98,603 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XLA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight cracking.

Front tyres have slight wear on edges.

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle bushes slightly cracking.

Rear rear axle and springs rusty.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 77,773 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 77,667 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,901 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 62,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,030 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 51,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 42,379 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 42,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,299 miles

Both front tyres slight tear

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 26,299 miles

Both front tyres slight tear

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,318 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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GJ11 XLA is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 GJ11 XLA, 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 GJ11 XLA registered?

GJ11 XLA is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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