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FE11 TZU

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,923 mi
Last recorded139,923 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 TZU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 139,923 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 139,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Pump failed (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,251 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 128,251 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 87,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 77,945 miles

Offside Handbrake reading low although handbrake has just met limits

Fail 14 May 2021 77,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Handbrake reading low although handbrake has just met limits

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Recommend replacement as wheel alignment will be required (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 69,381 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both effected (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 61,698 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 57,400 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 57,399 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,161 miles

both front tyres low on edges

rear wiper clicking

Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,161 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

offside wiper smearing

rear wiper clicking

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,685 miles

both front tyres cracking inbetween tread, also scuffed on sidewalls

front inner pads appear approx. 70% worn, discs have small lip

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,307 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 11 Mar 2014 23,661 miles

all tyres starting to crack

both wipers smearing slightly

discs slightly worn

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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FE11 TZU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FE11 TZU, 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 FE11 TZU registered?

FE11 TZU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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