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AK10 ZZV

2010 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,891 mi
Last recorded129,891 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Venga56,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 ZZV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 129,891 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 129,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 128,295 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both=multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides=RENEW (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,342 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES=MULTIPLE CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKED SIDEWALLS=195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 122,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=195/65/R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,991 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=195/65/R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,347 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,393 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,276 miles

small chips to front screen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,798 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,798 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,306 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front screen chipped

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,021 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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AK10 ZZV is a 2010 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK10 ZZV, 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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What year was AK10 ZZV registered?

AK10 ZZV is a 2010 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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