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YY11 GFA

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,871 mi
Last recorded69,871 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 GFA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,882 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 67,882 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,384 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Will not open from inner handle. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 59,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 59,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,897 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,280 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,981 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 26,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 21,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,229 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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YY11 GFA is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY11 GFA, 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 YY11 GFA registered?

YY11 GFA is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YY11 GFA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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