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CF11 ECJ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 ECJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,174 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 97,174 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,052 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 93,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 90,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,009 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily rusted. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate heavily rusted and falling apart.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily rusted. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds plated value of 0.51. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily rusted. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate heavily rusted and falling apart.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily rusted. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,217 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 71,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,273 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,555 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,695 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 28,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyres size(205/55R16)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,834 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 19,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CF11 ECJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CF11 ECJ, 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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CF11 ECJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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