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LC11 KJN

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,823 mi
Last recorded73,823 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,823 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 73,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 70,979 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,087 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 66,087 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 44,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,719 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 40,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 34,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,260 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,283 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 22,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,444 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 KJN is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

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

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