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LB11 UMK

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,635 mi
Last recorded126,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 126,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front washer operated using rear washer switch

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 126,611 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front washer operated using rear washer switch

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn down to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mount worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,068 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 116,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 91,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 74,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Stop lamp not working both. (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,264 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres,tread wearing thin on outer edges.

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 UMK is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red 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 LB11 UMK, 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 LB11 UMK registered?

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

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