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GY11 SYW

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,582 mi
Last recorded81,582 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 SYW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 76,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,942 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 70,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 58,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and worn on tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear and wear to tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 57,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and worn on tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear and wear to tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 48,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 42,243 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 42,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracks to tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 36,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracks to tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,377 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 32,377 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 27,990 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,969 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Apr 2015 19,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,263 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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GY11 SYW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY11 SYW, 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 GY11 SYW registered?

GY11 SYW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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