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M500 DRW

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DRW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,194 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 107,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,938 miles

corrosion to various suspension components not excessive

slight play in steering column mechanism also noisy in operation

Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to various suspension components not excessive

slight play in steering column mechanism also noisy in operation

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 90,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,409 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,409 miles

Offside 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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2018 56,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,210 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,136 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,269 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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M500 DRW is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M500 DRW, 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 M500 DRW registered?

M500 DRW is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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