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SB11 VLX

2011 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,053 mi
Last recorded137,053 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 VLX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 137,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 136,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 131,841 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 131,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 131,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 127,461 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 121,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,957 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,177 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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SB11 VLX is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB11 VLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB11 VLX?

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What year was SB11 VLX registered?

SB11 VLX is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is SB11 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB11 VLX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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