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AJ10 XJT

2010 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Venga56,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 XJT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 80,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 74,244 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 74,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.5mm, cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 67,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.5mm, cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm and cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.5-3mm and cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.5mm, cracked/perished. Tyre size - 195 65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm and cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,717 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover perishing.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 62,717 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover perishing.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,150 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 57,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge- 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres slightly perished - 195/65R15

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,621 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,662 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 4,316 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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AJ10 XJT is a 2010 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 56,592 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 AJ10 XJT, 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 16 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ10 XJT is a 2010 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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