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SH11 BVE

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 BVE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 110,212 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 110,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,597 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 105,597 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,072 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 102,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,000 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,575 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,005 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 77,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,721 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,560 miles

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Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,207 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,872 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 20,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,004 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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SH11 BVE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH11 BVE, 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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SH11 BVE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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