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LR11 DKD

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,076 mi
Last recorded87,076 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 DKD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 85,540 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 85,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 81,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 76,465 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 72,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,077 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,630 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 30,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,900 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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LR11 DKD is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR11 DKD, 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 LR11 DKD registered?

LR11 DKD is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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