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MK11 ZRY

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,289 mi
Last recorded85,289 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 ZRY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,289 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL IS LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL IS LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,146 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 69,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,935 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 63,908 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,154 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 58,148 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking and deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging object placed in centre console ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre and nearside ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre splitting / cracking slightly between treads

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,720 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre is cracking inbetween tread

Fail 14 Feb 2014 15,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre worn excessivly on inner edge

osr tyre starting to crack along tread

Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre worn excessivly on inner edge

osr tyre starting to crack along tread

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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MK11 ZRY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver 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 MK11 ZRY, 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 MK11 ZRY registered?

MK11 ZRY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is MK11 ZRY safe to buy?

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