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NL11 YSH

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,066 mi
Last recorded110,066 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 YSH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 110,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,312 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,047 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 79,047 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 67,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 67,795 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,647 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 46,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,593 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 39,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,566 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 14,421 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,591 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 YSH is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

NL11 YSH is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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