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SH11 GFO

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 GFO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,188 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under car covered in shoots

Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,080 miles

Rear axle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ones with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 75,080 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ones with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,395 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car covered in under seal

Fail 6 Nov 2023 72,395 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car covered in under seal

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,547 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,288 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of suspension (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle against broken road springs fractured sharp edge. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture being fouled by broken road spring. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,661 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 65,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,716 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 62,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,818 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 46,818 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stoke (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,786 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 40,786 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing n/s stalk missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 34,902 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 34,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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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SH11 GFO is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SH11 GFO, 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 SH11 GFO registered?

SH11 GFO is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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