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GJ11 YGP

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,360 mi
Last recorded84,360 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 YGP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,360 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,085 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,300 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,249 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 70,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 65,189 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 59,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 57,107 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 57,107 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear tyre split and cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,128 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 18 Apr 2018 48,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,084 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,042 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 YGP is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YGP, 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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GJ11 YGP is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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