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AP11 GKL

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 GKL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,050 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 94,050 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2019 83,833 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 65,904 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 65,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,201 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 4 Jun 2016 54,198 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,383 miles

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 6 Jun 2015 38,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre has low tread on the inside edge

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 12 Jun 2014 28,982 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,982 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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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AP11 GKL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AP11 GKL, 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 AP11 GKL registered?

AP11 GKL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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