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SB11 VZZ

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,046 mi
Last recorded62,046 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 VZZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 62,046 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rear mount rusting thin

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2025 58,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 58,069 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both - Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,520 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,270 miles

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,998 miles

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

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

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

rear metal brake back plates rusting

Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,228 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 43,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,053 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 38,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,944 miles

Rear Discs Worn

Fail 4 Jul 2019 31,943 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,036 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 29,036 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

traction control light is on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 21,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,946 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 VZZ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB11 VZZ, 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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SB11 VZZ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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