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LD11 DKU

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,984 mi
Last recorded77,984 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 DKU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,984 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,572 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 74,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 68,805 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,144 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,328 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 63,328 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,745 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,745 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,591 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,620 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,459 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil overfull

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,592 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine oil excessively high

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,781 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,736 miles

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

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

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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LD11 DKU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LD11 DKU, 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 LD11 DKU registered?

LD11 DKU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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