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A21 JKL

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,234 mi
Last recorded62,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JKL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 62,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,385 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 53,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,891 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 46,649 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 42,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,999 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 23,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A21 JKL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 A21 JKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 JKL registered?

A21 JKL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is A21 JKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 JKL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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