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LC11 JWE

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,661 mi
Last recorded50,661 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 JWE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 50,661 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 49,541 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,050 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,908 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 44,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 31,636 miles

both rear brake discs heavily pitted/corroded on braking surfaces

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Apr 2018 31,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs heavily pitted/corroded on braking surfaces

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,369 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,786 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,139 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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LC11 JWE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC11 JWE, 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 LC11 JWE registered?

LC11 JWE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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