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PNZ 7895

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 7895
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 82,737 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 78,695 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 78,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 75,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 75,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 72,893 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 72,800 miles

Fuel tank leaking corroded to seam (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 70,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil to turbo intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded , protective oil coating applied

Fail 14 May 2022 70,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil to turbo intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank corroded , protective oil coating applied

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion at top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 65,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion at top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack arm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,838 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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PNZ 7895 is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,582cc 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 PNZ 7895, 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 PNZ 7895 registered?

PNZ 7895 is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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