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LV11 MZY

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,405 mi
Last recorded137,405 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 MZY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 137,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 125,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 115,826 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 115,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 105,641 miles

Offside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (leaking)

Offside parking brake effort poor

Offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 23 May 2022 98,797 miles

Offside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (slight leaks)

Offside parking brake effort poor

Offside rear tyre wearing low/ nearing limit

Slight oil leaks from engine area

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Fail 23 May 2022 98,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (slight leaks)

Offside parking brake effort poor

Offside rear tyre wearing low/ nearing limit

Slight oil leaks from engine area

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 14 May 2021 88,831 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 May 2021 88,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 May 2020 83,678 miles

Slight knock on steering when turning

Pass 16 May 2019 74,423 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 63,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,009 miles

Offside Front tyre low on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 19,025 miles

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

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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LV11 MZY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey 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 LV11 MZY, 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 LV11 MZY registered?

LV11 MZY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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