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LF11 ZBV

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

266,529 mi
Last recorded266,529 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 266,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 266,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 223,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2017 223,756 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly insecure

coolant level low

Pass 19 Nov 2016 174,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2016 174,710 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wipers starting to perish

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 ZBV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

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

Is LF11 ZBV safe to buy?

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