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DY11 FWL

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,815 mi
Last recorded119,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 FWL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 119,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,306 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 119,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE TREAD PART (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2023 107,287 miles

Nearside Front nsf window does not open

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 107,286 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nsf window does not open

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,897 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 79,594 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,295 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,780 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,852 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DY11 FWL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY11 FWL, 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 DY11 FWL registered?

DY11 FWL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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