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GJ61 UJE

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,112 mi
Last recorded75,112 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UJE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,112 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,706 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,042 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 41,040 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,443 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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GJ61 UJE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

GJ61 UJE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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