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CF11 KZJ

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 KZJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 136,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,709 miles

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 131,709 miles

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 126,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,388 miles

Front both upper shock/strut mounts slight movement and creak when turned

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,906 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,439 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Oil leak (Intercooler damaged and blowing)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 102,439 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Oil leak (Intercooler damaged and blowing)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,556 miles

front tyre wearing on edge

reaer tyre perished in tread

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,391 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,859 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

wipers in poor condition

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 KZJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF11 KZJ, 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 CF11 KZJ registered?

CF11 KZJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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