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AO11 KBZ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,328 mi
Last recorded140,328 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 KBZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 140,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 122,588 miles

rear backplates corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 122,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear backplates corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,003 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside front Macpherson strut top bush/bearing stiff in operation

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 101,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside front Macpherson strut top bush/bearing stiff in operation

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,579 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2022 96,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & STIFF IN OPERATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & STIFF IN OPERATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & STIFF IN OPERATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & STIFF IN OPERATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn & perished

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,307 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,400 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 59,400 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working All stop lamps inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,654 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,971 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 37,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,748 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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AO11 KBZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO11 KBZ, 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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AO11 KBZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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