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FT11 CXE

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,334 mi
Last recorded118,334 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 CXE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 118,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 104,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 95,294 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2023 95,285 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner 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))

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2022 85,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,612 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,093 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,963 miles

all wipers smearing

both front tyres low on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 64,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wipers smearing

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 45,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,444 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,196 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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FT11 CXE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue 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 FT11 CXE, 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 FT11 CXE registered?

FT11 CXE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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