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BL11 YLB

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,735 mi
Last recorded94,735 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 YLB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 94,735 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,848 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 66,565 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,753 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 53,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 43,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 35,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 35,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2016 29,502 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Eng man light on

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,428 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2015 24,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,244 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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BL11 YLB is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL11 YLB, 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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BL11 YLB is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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