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LF11 YZW

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,709 mi
Last recorded155,709 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 155,709 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

Fail 6 Oct 2025 155,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer pad getting low, opposite side a lot thicker

Fail 6 Oct 2025 155,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer pad getting low, opposite side a lot thicker

Pass 8 Oct 2024 147,552 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 147,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable snapped (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,042 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 140,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,836 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,777 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,615 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 91,597 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,817 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil level high

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,122 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,617 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 YZW 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 70.6%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

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

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