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NL11 YSJ

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,382 mi
Last recorded53,382 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 YSJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 53,382 miles

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

rear axle corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2025 50,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 46,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 6 May 2023 43,604 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 6 May 2023 43,604 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 40,074 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,098 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 37,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated rigid part of hose corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated rigid part of hose corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,785 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 32,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,296 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,118 miles

nsf,osf and osr tyres perished

wipers split

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,228 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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NL11 YSJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YSJ, 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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NL11 YSJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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