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HJ11 KVR

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,647 mi
Last recorded112,647 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 KVR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 112,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

filler neck corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,603 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Sill dented

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 100,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Sill dented

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,856 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,359 miles

advice on further look at front brakes

advice on further look at hand brake n/s/r

Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,562 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre thorn in tyre causing puncture, repairable ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,262 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,965 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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HJ11 KVR is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ11 KVR, 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 HJ11 KVR registered?

HJ11 KVR is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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