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SY11 NNU

2011 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,176 mi
Last recorded75,176 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 NNU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,176 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 75,170 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,819 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

rear shocks heavily corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 70,777 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,356 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 64,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,519 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,437 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,282 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,927 miles

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

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

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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SY11 NNU is a 2011 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY11 NNU, 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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SY11 NNU is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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