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LO11 OVL

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 OVL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,233 miles

Central heatshield insecure

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 80,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heatshield insecure

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 78,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,701 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,369 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 74,396 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,607 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,973 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 56,972 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,813 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,304 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 13,701 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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LO11 OVL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO11 OVL, 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 LO11 OVL registered?

LO11 OVL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is LO11 OVL safe to buy?

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