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LF11 ZBU

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,555 mi
Last recorded202,555 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 202,555 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 187,586 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 187,586 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 174,139 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 174,139 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 158,966 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 130,334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 122,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,651 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,565 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,251 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,751 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,751 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,870 miles

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.

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 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.

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

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