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FV11 VLU

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,248 mi
Last recorded56,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 VLU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 56,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 51,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,077 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 50,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,735 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 34,755 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,149 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 34,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 33,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,666 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Fail 17 Mar 2015 18,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV11 VLU?

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What year was FV11 VLU registered?

FV11 VLU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 May 2011.

Is FV11 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 VLU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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