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EG03 JWZ

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,005 mi
Last recorded154,005 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 JWZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 154,005 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 144,687 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 144,684 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 134,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2023 134,647 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,791 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 123,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,420 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 115,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 82,113 miles

Emissions not tested oil level to high (7.3.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,039 miles

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

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

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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EG03 JWZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG03 JWZ, 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 EG03 JWZ registered?

EG03 JWZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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