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S17 BDL

2011 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 BDL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,588 miles

1 number plate light bulb not working

off side front wheel arch trim insecure / near side rear mud flap insecure

rear registration plate delaminating

vehicle has been road tested , slight knock from possible suspension component detected . if reillumination of traction control light occurs a further repair will be needed .

Fail 30 Oct 2025 102,558 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault possible steering angle sensor circuit signal . (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working all stop lights not working / brakes switch circuit error . (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1 number plate light bulb not working

off side front wheel arch trim insecure / near side rear mud flap insecure

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,578 miles

Central Rear Wiper blade torn

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Wiper blade torn

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,434 miles

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,396 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 70,427 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,798 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 46,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,799 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 37,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S17 BDL is a 2011 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 S17 BDL, 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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S17 BDL is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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