CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ61 YKY

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,677 mi
Last recorded68,677 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YKY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,677 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 68,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,290 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 55,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,349 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,824 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 46,801 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,492 miles

Lower Suspension and drive train has varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,178 miles

Central Exhaust pitting/.corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2020 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Grease extruded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust pitting/.corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges and warping to friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,661 miles

All tyres cracked

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,123 miles

both front tyres cracking between the tread and wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking beween the tread

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
Full Kia Venga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ61 YKY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ61 YKY?

You can check the full history of GJ61 YKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ61 YKY registered?

GJ61 YKY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is GJ61 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 YKY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ61 YKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ61 YKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.