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HG11 CGX

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 CGX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,507 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 87,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 81,977 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 81,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 77,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,232 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,946 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,716 miles

Rear number plate partially obscured but still readable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,716 miles

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

Rear number plate partially obscured but still readable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,430 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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HG11 CGX is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HG11 CGX, 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 HG11 CGX registered?

HG11 CGX is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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