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PJ11 BZD

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,992 mi
Last recorded87,992 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 BZD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,992 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 87,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,007 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,089 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 43,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 41,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,521 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,498 miles

Front 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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PJ11 BZD is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PJ11 BZD, 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 PJ11 BZD registered?

PJ11 BZD is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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