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LX11 VKG

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,525 mi
Last recorded48,525 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 VKG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 48,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 47,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear heavily rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater slightly white

front and rear subframes rusting. Recommend rust treatment

front wipers slight smeering

Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,217 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 46,575 miles

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 4 May 2022 45,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 45,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,433 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 39,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,932 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,485 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,298 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 VKG is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VKG, 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 LX11 VKG registered?

LX11 VKG is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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