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NU11 BJV

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 BJV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 115,801 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rotor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroding along seam

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 102,476 miles

Fuel tank corroding around seams

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,825 miles

Fuel tank corroding along seam

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,362 miles

Steel fuel tank starting to corrode around seam

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 83,000 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,249 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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NU11 BJV is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 NU11 BJV, 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 NU11 BJV registered?

NU11 BJV is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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