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SD11 LVT

2011 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 LVT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 55,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury 1/4 panel (sharp edges) at wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,597 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,588 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 44,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 39,351 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on inner edge of tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front upper top mounts noisy

coolant level low

front bumper and n/s has slight accident damage

rear wiper torn

Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front upper top mounts noisy

coolant level low

Fail 3 Feb 2022 35,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall deep cut cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front upper top mounts noisy

coolant level low

Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,010 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 32,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 24,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,208 miles

Offside Rear sidewall starting to perish

Fail 22 Jan 2018 23,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear sidewall starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,111 miles

O/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,026 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 18,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,670 miles

Passenger wiper torn in centre and poor operation.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 14,556 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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SD11 LVT is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD11 LVT, 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

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What year was SD11 LVT registered?

SD11 LVT is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is SD11 LVT safe to buy?

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