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LC11 KHX

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 KHX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Defective

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Defective

Fail 20 Jun 2024 72,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both o/s and n/s upper strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wiper Defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 69,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s Slight Lift When Suspended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper Damaged and Taped

Pass 18 Jun 2022 65,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Strut Mounting Slight Lift

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 65,948 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Strut Mounting Slight Lift

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

Rear Brake Disc Covers Heavily corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both o/s and n/s corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear Suspension and brake components Rusting

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper Defective

Fail 3 Jun 2021 62,005 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both inner rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both outer brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear Suspension and brake components Rusting

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper Defective

Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,589 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear Suspension and Brake Components corroding.

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both o/s and n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 49,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear outer brake hose ferrules corroded both o/s and n/d

Rear shock absorber casing corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to Caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules too Caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

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

Fail 20 May 2016 37,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

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

Pass 19 May 2015 30,533 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre detoriating

Fail 20 May 2014 24,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 24,657 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 KHX is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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