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HF11 NHJ

2011 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF11 NHJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 108,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 104,690 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 104,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,882 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside number plate lamp intermittent operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,888 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 89,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,206 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,350 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,350 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,586 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2014 26,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

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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HF11 NHJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF11 NHJ, 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

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What year was HF11 NHJ registered?

HF11 NHJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is HF11 NHJ safe to buy?

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