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LG61 GRF

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,111 mi
Last recorded76,111 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 GRF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 76,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 75,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 69,653 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,274 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 44,795 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,215 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 43,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2016 tyre worn + side wall damage - track wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,373 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LG61 GRF is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG61 GRF, 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

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What year was LG61 GRF registered?

LG61 GRF is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is LG61 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 GRF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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