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CV11 RJX

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 RJX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

oil level high

Fail 9 Jan 2026 91,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) extensive movement within steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

oil level high

Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,792 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 83,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 77,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,888 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,566 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,855 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,986 miles

Front tyres getting low

Headlight aim has been adjusted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,986 miles

Front tyres getting low

Headlight aim has been adjusted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,712 miles

unable to visually inspect rear brake pads

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 RJX is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJX, 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 CV11 RJX registered?

CV11 RJX is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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