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NL11 JVZ

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 JVZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,068 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 134,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,515 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge jus legal time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge jus legal time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to wear bars in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to wear bars in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,651 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,636 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,636 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NL11 JVZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL11 JVZ, 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 NL11 JVZ registered?

NL11 JVZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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