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LB11 UMG

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 UMG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 108,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside metal pipe after connection from mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,515 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front ()

Front number plate deteriorated along top edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 105,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,273 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner faces of front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 4 Jan 2022 104,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner faces of front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,409 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

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

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2021 103,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

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

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,654 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,854 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,844 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,745 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,794 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 UMG is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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