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PY11 FMP

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 FMP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 124,567 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 124,567 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements water stained characters (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 113,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 105,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working possible electrical issue (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 92,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible water stained (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,056 miles

195/55-16 tyre size on front 205/55-16 tyre size on rear

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 80,056 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

195/55-16 tyre size on front 205/55-16 tyre size on rear

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,695 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 63,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Dec 2019 63,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil overfilled

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2017 47,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 34,938 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,451 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 28,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 19,613 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 16 May 2014 19,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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PY11 FMP is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel 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 PY11 FMP, 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 PY11 FMP registered?

PY11 FMP is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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