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NU11 BJZ

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,061 mi
Last recorded86,061 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 BJZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 cracked,perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 83,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 83,173 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 80,787 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails.1.7mm ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 77,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm,has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,841 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 70,841 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Areas of quite bad surface corrosion to untreated steel sections of subframe/suspension and axle on underside of vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake discs worn/ridged on inner surfaces

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,786 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 64,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

knock heard on steering column,very slight play felt in upper steering knuckle/uj

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre of tread, also slightly worn inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,824 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

knock heard on steering column,very slight play felt in upper steering knuckle/uj

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre of tread, also slightly worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 37,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 BJZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NU11 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

NU11 BJZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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