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SE11 XUY

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,872 mi
Last recorded55,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE11 XUY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 55,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

various steering and suspension components corroded (arms axles ect)

Fail 13 Jan 2026 55,872 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

various steering and suspension components corroded (arms axles ect)

Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 54,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 53,226 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 53,225 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 51,813 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHES TO GLASS IN SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 31 Dec 2022 51,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHES TO GLASS IN SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2X FRONT AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,325 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 40,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,641 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 26,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside sill dented

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside sill dented

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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SE11 XUY is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SE11 XUY, 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 SE11 XUY registered?

SE11 XUY is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SE11 XUY safe to buy?

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