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MJ11 AXH

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 AXH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,132 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 86,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,489 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 63,513 miles

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 55,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 55,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,835 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 44,835 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 43,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 38,954 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and perished between tread

Pass 4 May 2017 33,790 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls 205/55/16

Fail 4 May 2017 33,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls 205/55/16

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls 205/55/16h

Pass 8 May 2014 17,641 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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MJ11 AXH is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ11 AXH, 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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MJ11 AXH is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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