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LC11 JWN

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,950 mi
Last recorded63,950 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,950 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,088 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 62,088 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,308 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 60,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,438 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,016 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 54,016 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 51,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/ and N/S inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 51,734 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Traction control (1.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/ and N/S inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 49,133 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 49,133 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,315 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 20,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,034 miles

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

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 JWN is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LC11 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

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

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