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S56 RJS

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 RJS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front subframe support corroded

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,728 miles

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

Offside Front subframe support corroded

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front subframe support corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 63,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,073 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 50,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 38,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,341 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracked and perished on tread pattern

Fail 15 Feb 2019 35,341 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracked and perished on tread pattern

Pass 12 Feb 2018 31,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,634 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 25,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear (Both) tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,445 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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S56 RJS is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S56 RJS, 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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S56 RJS is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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