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LG61 GRU

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,231 mi
Last recorded52,231 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 47,210 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working made good connection at switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,677 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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LG61 GRU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

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

Is LG61 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 GRU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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