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GJ61 HNV

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HNV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,167 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 166,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 73,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 70,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,928 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 46,928 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 41,637 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,478 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,767 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 23,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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GJ61 HNV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GJ61 HNV, 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 GJ61 HNV registered?

GJ61 HNV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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