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NL11 JWY

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,083 mi
Last recorded118,083 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 JWY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 118,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,915 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 107,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,076 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 of 4 lamps inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,407 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 90,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,101 miles

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

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 JWY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL11 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

NL11 JWY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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