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SDT 293

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,507 mi
Last recorded32,507 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDT 293
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 32,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 30,765 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 29,089 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 29,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 26,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 24,891 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 22,885 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 20,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 17,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 15,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 13,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,724 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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SDT 293 is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SDT 293, 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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What year was SDT 293 registered?

SDT 293 is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is SDT 293 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDT 293 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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