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AU11 VRY

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,552 mi
Last recorded110,552 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VRY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 110,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 110,500 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 100,497 miles

Central Rear seat belt edge frayed

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 100,497 miles

Central Rear seat belt edge frayed

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,686 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres plus minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,984 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,979 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,040 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,798 miles

windscreen has slight damage centre top

Fail 17 Feb 2015 51,787 miles

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

windscreen has slight damage centre top

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,025 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AU11 VRY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU11 VRY, 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 AU11 VRY registered?

AU11 VRY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for AU11 VRY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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