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LF11 YZV

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 94,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,402 miles

slight play in both nearside and offside front top suspension mounts and noisey

Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 84,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,107 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,567 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 77,567 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look low (judging from calliper piston extension) but very restricted view available (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch "bite point" extremely low

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,122 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,880 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All tyres starting to perish on tread

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres have inner and outer edge wear, o/s/f inner edge near excess

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2017 51,880 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All tyres starting to perish on tread

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres have inner and outer edge wear, o/s/f inner edge near excess

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,583 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres deteriated

front tyres have inner edge wear

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres deteriated

front tyres have inner edge wear

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,910 miles

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 YZV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

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

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