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FV11 KVZ

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 KVZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 121,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,333 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 120,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 113,387 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 113,387 miles

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

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

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 25 Jan 2022 103,334 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,246 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,490 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing incomplete (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,750 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,750 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,349 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,349 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2014 12,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,870 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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FV11 KVZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV11 KVZ, 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 FV11 KVZ registered?

FV11 KVZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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