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LB11 ULY

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 ULY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 97,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,324 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 93,319 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,091 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 89,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,692 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 87,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,810 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,645 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 77,644 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,321 miles

Offside Front Inner shoulder of tyre tread bald

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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LB11 ULY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LB11 ULY, 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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LB11 ULY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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