2011 KIA Venga 1.4L Diesel · FY11 KBZ
2011 KIA Venga (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 96,242 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA VENGA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY11 KBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/11/2025
- 96,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY11 KBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Venga (FY11 KBZ) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FY11 KBZ Mileage History
- 05/03/202287,144 mi
- 11/11/202388,774 mi+1,630 mi
- 09/11/202491,643 mi+2,869 mi
- 09/11/202596,242 mi+4,599 mi
Average of roughly 2,470 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Venga
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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