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LC11 PBV

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,291 mi
Last recorded89,291 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,291 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 89,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,085 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Metal Wear Indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Oil Slight Seepage

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Noisey/Creaking on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/Damage Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper Rubber Blade Defective

Fail 8 Nov 2024 88,083 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both Sides Badly Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Metal Wear Indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Oil Slight Seepage

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Noisey/Creaking on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/Damage Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper Rubber Blade Defective

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,976 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Nov 2023 84,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,348 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,343 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished on sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy perishing+cracking to rear tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 29,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,222 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 PBV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc 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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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