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MT11 GWM

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,718 mi
Last recorded120,718 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 GWM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 120,718 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 120,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central stop light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,104 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 113,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 111,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,413 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2023 106,413 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,964 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 26,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 11,486 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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MT11 GWM is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MT11 GWM, 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 MT11 GWM registered?

MT11 GWM is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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