MOT Status
ValidMileage
202,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect both front to rear pipes slightly corroded [ slightly swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front ***close to mot refusal*** (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly cracking or perishing /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
slight free play in steering
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
slight free play in steering
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Venga?
Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LF11 ZBU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 ZBU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LF11 ZBU?
You can check the full history of LF11 ZBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LF11 ZBU registered?
LF11 ZBU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.
Is LF11 ZBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF11 ZBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LF11 ZBU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF11 ZBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.