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AJ53 JAJ

2013 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,779 mi
Last recorded111,779 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Venga44,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JAJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,223 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all disc brake shields heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 108,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all disc brake shields heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,169 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 101,169 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 53,563 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,319 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edge

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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AJ53 JAJ is a 2013 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 44,183 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 AJ53 JAJ, 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 13 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 JAJ is a 2013 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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