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FP11 FNL

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 FNL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,038 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 98,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,290 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,530 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,435 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn close lower edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 85,417 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn close lower edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,026 miles

Damage to nearside rear door

Front suspension lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,026 miles

Damage to nearside rear door

Front suspension lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,163 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,497 miles

Offside Rear tyre has some light cracking to it

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,693 miles

Offside Rear tyre has some light cracking to it

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,791 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 16,258 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 19 May 2014 16,258 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

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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FP11 FNL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 FP11 FNL, 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 FP11 FNL registered?

FP11 FNL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is FP11 FNL safe to buy?

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