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MJ11 XPA

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,653 mi
Last recorded65,653 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 XPA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,653 miles

*FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD INSECURE*

*GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION*

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working *3rd BRAKE LAMP HAS 1 of 4 INOPERATIVE* (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 65,622 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

*FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD INSECURE*

*GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION*

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working *3rd BRAKE LAMP HAS 1 of 4 INOPERATIVE* (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,780 miles

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,154 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,228 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 55,228 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,598 miles

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s n/s rear

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

Vehicle underbody slight surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 49,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,486 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 44,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,715 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 38,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,278 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 36,278 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2014 30,157 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 XPA is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPA, 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 MJ11 XPA registered?

MJ11 XPA is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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