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DF11 KVW

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,850 mi
Last recorded125,850 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 KVW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 125,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2025 113,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 107,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,745 miles

One led inop in centre stoplight

Fail 27 Jul 2023 99,739 miles

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

One led inop in centre stoplight

Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,400 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 92,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres are bald on inner edges splits on n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,591 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 66,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,469 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,458 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,215 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 36,215 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 20,448 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

n/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing

n/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,448 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

n/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing

n/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2014 12,838 miles

Large chunk out of n/s/f sidewall

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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DF11 KVW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DF11 KVW, 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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DF11 KVW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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