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LC11 PBU

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,967 mi
Last recorded50,967 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 PBU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 50,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 50,964 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed oil level extremely low. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper banjo union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 49,117 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 43,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 38,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just within limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 29,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,160 miles

corroded metal sections on rear brake hoses

Fail 6 Jan 2021 25,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corroded metal sections on rear brake hoses

Pass 21 Jan 2020 24,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 22,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 20,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,226 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 10,228 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 PBU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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