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LG61 GSV

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,545 mi
Last recorded107,545 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 107,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 63,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,557 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 48,945 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,373 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,586 miles

Various covers fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2015 27,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 27,419 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,401 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 GSV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

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

Is LG61 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 GSV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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