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LD11 DLZ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,331 mi
Last recorded125,331 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 DLZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,331 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x 2 front lights (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 125,331 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x 2 front lights (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,014 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 105,984 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on 2mm 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 85,095 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 85,095 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 73,891 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 73,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 61,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre also worn on inner edge (205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch biting point low

Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre also worn on inner edge (205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch biting point low

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,662 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 26,713 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

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 DLZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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