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N123 JAP

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,717 mi
Last recorded34,717 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 JAP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 34,717 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 34,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES PERISHING, CRACKING . G LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 33,095 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 33,091 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 30,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 28,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 28,705 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 26,916 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2019 23,190 miles

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 23,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,262 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Nov 2018 21,262 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY VERY LOW.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2017 19,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 19,125 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 16,546 miles

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW @ 17%.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,650 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 11,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 11,420 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,083 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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N123 JAP is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N123 JAP, 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 N123 JAP registered?

N123 JAP is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is N123 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 JAP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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