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SA61 GWN

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 GWN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling on brake pipes underside at rear, brake pipes underside at rear coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter cracked/split, still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit, worn to approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank corroded, not leaking

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 15 Jan 2026 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling on brake pipes underside at rear, brake pipes underside at rear coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter cracked/split, still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit, worn to approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank corroded, not leaking

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling/peeling on brake pipes underside at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank corroded, not leaking

surface corrosion on rear suspension beam axle and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Jan 2025 91,069 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid rear brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in edges of tread, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling/peeling on brake pipes underside at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank corroded, not leaking

surface corrosion on rear suspension beam axle and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,670 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 79,655 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,822 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,672 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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SA61 GWN is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA61 GWN, 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 SA61 GWN registered?

SA61 GWN is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is SA61 GWN safe to buy?

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