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SH11 GGV

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 GGV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 123,464 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 123,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,182 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 122,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 118,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,923 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipe joint to flexible rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 100,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipe joint to flexible rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,104 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 60,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2015 39,243 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 39,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,256 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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SH11 GGV 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 70.6%.

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 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

SH11 GGV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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The MOT history for SH11 GGV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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