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FT11 KNH

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,214 mi
Last recorded129,214 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 KNH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 129,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 143,797 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 143,797 miles

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

Engine oil level very, topped up

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 126,659 miles

Engine oil level low, topped up

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 126,659 miles

Engine oil level low, topped up

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,407 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 77,149 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 77,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,497 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,399 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 73,398 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,849 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 69,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,244 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 KNH is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KNH, 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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FT11 KNH is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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