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LV11 WJM

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,747 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 98,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 92,252 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 92,252 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 85,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 85,528 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 78,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 78,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 73,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,373 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 68,373 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 65,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,649 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 57,647 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 50,317 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 4 May 2017 44,798 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 44,796 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,720 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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LV11 WJM is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

LV11 WJM is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is LV11 WJM safe to buy?

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