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CV11 OTW

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,052 mi
Last recorded166,052 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 OTW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 166,052 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides-axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and floor box section/x member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills,floor and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc shields deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

radiator cradle/x member corroded but not excessively

stiffness in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 14 Mar 2025 163,916 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rearbrake disc shields deteriorated

engine oil level too high

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Mar 2025 163,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated friction material broken away from backing (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rearbrake disc shields deteriorated

engine oil level too high

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Mar 2024 161,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms ect (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 159,819 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator/x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Mar 2022 157,765 miles

Front subframe and rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 155,616 miles

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

front subframe, rear axle and steering arms corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,696 miles

front subframe and rear axle beam corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 143,123 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 143,123 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 137,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 137,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 129,865 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 129,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,037 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 121,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,000 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CV11 OTW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV11 OTW, 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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CV11 OTW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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