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FN11 ZHL

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,731 mi
Last recorded148,731 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 ZHL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 148,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 148,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 143,279 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive inter cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 143,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected seizing (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive inter cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 136,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 136,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 129,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,822 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler hose perished leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler hose perished leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,783 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 119,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,786 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,579 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,875 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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FN11 ZHL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FN11 ZHL, 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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FN11 ZHL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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