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LD11 DRO

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,537 mi
Last recorded72,537 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

some free play in both front top suspension mountings

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate,

surface rust on exhaust system sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,942 miles

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting crack and deteriorate,

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,062 miles

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,452 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,701 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 59,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 56,387 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 56,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,129 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 54,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,238 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,975 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 34,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,335 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 DRO is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue 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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

LD11 DRO is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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