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LX11 OYB

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,598 mi
Last recorded210,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 OYB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 210,598 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 210,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 195,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 166,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 150,110 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,074 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,441 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,292 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 75,292 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,622 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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LX11 OYB is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX11 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX11 OYB registered?

LX11 OYB is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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