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LR11 KDO

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 KDO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 119,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 107,779 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 107,779 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,780 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,778 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

noise from steering system

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,014 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 87,012 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,555 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 65,555 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,126 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,721 miles

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,721 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,873 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,638 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 27,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 KDO is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

LR11 KDO is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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