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FR11 YJE

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,124 mi
Last recorded162,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 YJE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 162,124 miles

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 22 Jul 2021 149,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip n/s lower windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2020 139,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 139,183 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 130,656 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 130,449 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,199 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 118,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,771 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,777 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,563 miles

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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FR11 YJE is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FR11 YJE, 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 FR11 YJE registered?

FR11 YJE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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