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AK11 KEU

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,956 mi
Last recorded80,956 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 KEU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 80,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,905 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 75,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,534 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 69,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 64,230 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 57,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 57,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,639 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 51,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,188 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished heavily (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK11 KEU is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK11 KEU, 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 AK11 KEU registered?

AK11 KEU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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