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LF11 YZU

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,389 mi
Last recorded67,389 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 YZU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 67,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,638 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 57,624 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 56,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,475 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 52,405 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,621 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 46,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,325 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 41,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 38,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,398 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,990 miles

nearside front tyre slightly cracking inbetween tread

offside front tyre slight cracking inbetween tread

offside rear tyre slighty cracking inbetween tread

Fail 14 Feb 2014 16,990 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking inbetween tread

offside front tyre slight cracking inbetween tread

offside rear tyre slighty cracking inbetween tread

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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LF11 YZU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LF11 YZU, 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 LF11 YZU registered?

LF11 YZU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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