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GJ11 YGR

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,133 mi
Last recorded118,133 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 YGR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,133 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 118,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Washer Not Working But O/S Provides Sufficient Fluid To Screen

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,564 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 105,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 96,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,362 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 85,362 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,211 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,211 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 67,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 60,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,124 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front worn low on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,936 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,187 miles

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)

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 YGR is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR registered?

GJ11 YGR is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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