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BL60 XBA

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,640 mi
Last recorded134,640 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 XBA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 128,646 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc signs of overheating but not binding

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 128,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc signs of overheating but not binding

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,762 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16/91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,971 miles

205/55/R16/91V. All 5mm.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,025 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 87,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,611 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,136 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 2 OR 3 NR 2 NF 1.8mm.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Has movement but not excessive. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,136 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 2 OR 3 NR 2 NF 1.8mm.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working RB501 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Has movement but not excessive. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,247 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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BL60 XBA is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL60 XBA, 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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BL60 XBA is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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