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LC11 VAJ

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,244 mi
Last recorded86,244 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,244 miles

Front Both front top mount movement rough when turning

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 86,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Both sides (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front top mount movement rough when turning

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 75,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2m and worn on edges 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel tank has some staining on nsr of tank

Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 70,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,481 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 60,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,965 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 55,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 50,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 50,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear screen wash not working

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,348 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 41,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tread cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,594 miles

front washers inop

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 VAJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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