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AB11 MEB

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,374 mi
Last recorded100,374 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 MEB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,374 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 100,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 84,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,052 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 78,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,142 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 68,137 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 45,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,791 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,647 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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AB11 MEB is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AB11 MEB, 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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AB11 MEB is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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