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GBLG61GSZ

KIA VENGA

2011 · SILVER · PETROL · 132,816 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-10● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition22 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 22 tests · 14 passed · 8 failed

PASS11 August 2026
132,816 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAIL11 August 2026
132,816 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • PRSOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASS2 August 2025
126,548 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAIL26 July 2025
126,539 mi
  • MAJORNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS27 July 2024
91,880 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAIL27 July 2024
118,853 mi
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASS21 July 2023
111,451 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL21 July 2023
111,451 mi
  • MAJOROffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS1 August 2022
104,300 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring worn & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYoil low toped up 1/2ltr oil
FAIL1 August 2022
104,300 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring worn & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYoil low toped up 1/2ltr oil
PASS17 July 2021
96,815 mi
FAIL16 July 2021
96,815 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASS16 November 2020
95,478 mi
PASS16 November 2019
90,782 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYintermittent operation of the ESP warning lamp on dash. Was on at start of test then went off and remained off
FAIL15 November 2019
90,781 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • DANGEROUSStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYintermittent operation of the ESP warning lamp on dash. Was on at start of test then went off and remained off
PASS23 November 2018
84,617 mi
FAIL23 November 2018
84,617 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS4 December 2017
80,156 mi
PASS5 December 2016
77,073 mi
PASS12 April 2016
72,358 mi
  • ADVISORYFront front pads 70-80% worn
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear rear disc slightly corroded
  • ADVISORYRear rear pads 50% worn
PASS15 September 2015
67,360 mi
PASS15 September 2014
38,827 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
KIA
Model
VENGA
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,396 cc
Year
2011
First registered
2011-09
CO₂ emissions
147 g/km
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-08-10
Recorded mileage
132,816 mi

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