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LC11 KCG

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 KCG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 68,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,746 miles

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play drivers inner steering arm

Fail 23 Oct 2023 65,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play drivers inner steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,305 miles

Nearside slight/medium play in track rod end

both side repeaters going white

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight misting of oil passenger rear shock

Fail 26 Oct 2022 64,304 miles

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

Nearside slight/medium play in track rod end

both side repeaters going white

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight misting of oil passenger rear shock

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 62,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,349 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 61,349 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 55,387 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 52,499 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 52,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,897 miles

body damage to o/s/r

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 KCG is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

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

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