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NL11 YRT

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,205 mi
Last recorded81,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 YRT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,205 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 81,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,932 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 72,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,215 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,814 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,429 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 57,429 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 52,930 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 52,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 51,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,335 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

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

Pass 9 May 2016 43,706 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 43,705 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 38,599 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake discs on limits of wear

Fail 11 May 2015 38,599 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake discs on limits of wear

track out of spec

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 29,600 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake discs getting worn

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 YRT is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NL11 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

NL11 YRT is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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