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EF11 LBV

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 LBV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 80,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 80,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,397 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play in the steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,104 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 58,104 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,046 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 50,045 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,635 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 44,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,763 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 40,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,589 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,991 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 10,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EF11 LBV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 EF11 LBV, 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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EF11 LBV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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