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AJ11 DCZ

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,302 mi
Last recorded99,302 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DCZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 99,302 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 92,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,023 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 77,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 69,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 69,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 67,147 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

brake pedal rubber is wearing

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 May 2020 67,147 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

brake pedal rubber is wearing

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,803 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,950 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 46,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 46,175 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 37,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre low on edges and cracking

offside rear tyre low on edges and cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 24,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,025 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

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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AJ11 DCZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ11 DCZ, 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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AJ11 DCZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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