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LF11 ZDG

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,981 mi
Last recorded126,981 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 126,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 121,520 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 114,072 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 114,072 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 106,368 miles

Nearside Rear damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Apr 2023 106,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 actual 1.69 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,644 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,598 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,139 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 84,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,603 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 ZDG is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

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

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