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GY61 VWE

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

172,082 mi
Last recorded172,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VWE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 172,082 miles

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

oil leaking from inter cooler

Fail 28 Jun 2024 172,081 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fr4ont pads getting low

oil leaking from inter cooler

Pass 6 Jul 2023 149,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 146,669 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre perished and splitting on 3 mm

Fail 22 Apr 2022 146,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

advise n/s/r tyre perished and splitting on 3 mm

Pass 30 Mar 2021 144,035 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt clasp , security

Pass 28 Mar 2020 140,287 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 140,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,268 miles

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

advise tracking check

Fail 3 Jan 2019 126,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise tracking check

Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,666 miles

engine cover fitted, obscuring some component check

Fail 5 Jan 2018 116,666 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover fitted, obscuring some component check

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,899 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s rear & centre rear seat belts not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 97,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s rear & centre rear seat belts not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

centre & nearside rear seat belts not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,168 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 74,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,494 miles

both front tyres worn on both edgeds

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but does not expose cords

Fail 2 Dec 2014 51,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on both edgeds

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but does not expose cords

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 VWE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GY61 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

GY61 VWE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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