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RF11 UNK

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 UNK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 106,630 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 106,630 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 100,150 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 99,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 91,755 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 83,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,234 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 77,234 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,646 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,427 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 53,427 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,412 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,584 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RF11 UNK is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF11 UNK, 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 RF11 UNK registered?

RF11 UNK is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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