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SV11 VJC

2011 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,386 mi
Last recorded147,386 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 VJC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 147,386 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 147,373 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,461 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 136,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,538 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 126,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,451 miles

Parking brake just met the required reading to pass

Fail 31 Jan 2020 118,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake just met the required reading to pass

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,111 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,520 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,125 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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SV11 VJC is a 2011 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV11 VJC, 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 SV11 VJC registered?

SV11 VJC is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is SV11 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV11 VJC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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