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LF11 ZDR

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,897 mi
Last recorded86,897 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 86,897 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,850 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,962 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 68,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,800 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,799 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,585 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,711 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 52,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,945 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,809 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,297 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 30,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,170 miles

n/s mirror secured with tape

Fail 6 Mar 2014 23,170 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s mirror secured with tape

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 ZDR is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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