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SY11 UYC

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,310 mi
Last recorded132,310 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 UYC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 132,310 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,258 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 120,258 miles

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

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

heat shield inc

Pass 9 Nov 2022 115,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,287 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

rear brake pads worn uneven

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

rear brake pads worn uneven

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 74,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,501 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 41,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UYC is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYC, 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 SY11 UYC registered?

SY11 UYC is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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