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DF11 TMU

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,614 mi
Last recorded111,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 TMU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 111,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Also worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 105,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 105,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,519 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 99,905 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,452 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 84,854 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 84,853 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 78,121 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 78,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,770 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 69,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,358 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,608 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,605 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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 TMU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TMU, 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 DF11 TMU registered?

DF11 TMU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 August 2011.

Is DF11 TMU safe to buy?

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