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LC11 KJJ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 136,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 136,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 128,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,131 miles

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

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

front number plate is deteriorating

oil leak on the engine

rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2022 118,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front number plate is deteriorating

oil leak on the engine

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,953 miles

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

damage to nearside section of the front bumper

front number plate is deteriorating

oil residue on the engine

play in n/s/f track rod end ball joint

Fail 23 Mar 2021 105,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside section of the front bumper

front number plate is deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is badly out of shape

oil residue on the engine

play in n/s/f track rod end ball joint

x2 nails in o/s/r tyre and is out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,732 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape and have cuts in the treads - 205 55 16

front number plate deteriorating

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2020 85,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres are out of shape and have cuts in the treads - 205 55 16

front number plate deteriorating

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,859 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 48,672 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 13 May 2016 42,726 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 42,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KJJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

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

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