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LF11 ZBL

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,610 mi
Last recorded104,610 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 ZBL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake needs to be pulled hard

Fail 16 Mar 2026 104,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake has been hot

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake needs to be pulled hard

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,565 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,220 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,886 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wall showing signs of perishing ? (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 25 Feb 2019 55,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,369 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under bonnet engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under bonnet engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,235 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 ZBL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue 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 ZBL, 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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LF11 ZBL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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