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BN11 HDO

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 HDO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 71,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,508 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 64,503 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,128 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 53,128 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,861 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 47,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,973 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 34,325 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing outer wall (cracking)

Fail 23 May 2018 34,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing outer wall (cracking)

Pass 24 May 2017 28,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,648 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 21,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 15,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,320 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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BN11 HDO is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN11 HDO, 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 BN11 HDO registered?

BN11 HDO is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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