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LY11 BJK

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 BJK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 99,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside steering arm/rack end

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,159 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 205/55x16 94v x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 205/55x16 94v x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 205/55x16 94v x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 205/55x16 94v x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low ,wear-indicator/screamers about to hit disks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Window washer blocked

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 52,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake fluid ageing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,522 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 46,522 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 33,948 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LY11 BJK is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LY11 BJK, 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 LY11 BJK registered?

LY11 BJK is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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