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GY61 CUH

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CUH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 88,514 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 88,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover perished

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 83,697 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,319 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 78,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 76,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,346 miles

O/S/F brake pads are worn low.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 64,346 miles

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

O/S/F brake pads are worn low.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,493 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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GY61 CUH is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GY61 CUH, 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 GY61 CUH registered?

GY61 CUH is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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