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AK13 LWA

2013 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,959 mi
Last recorded68,959 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Venga44,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 LWA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,959 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,074 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 65,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 61,032 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,904 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 56,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 53,338 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2 mm aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides at rear ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 34,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AK13 LWA is a 2013 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK13 LWA, 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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AK13 LWA is a 2013 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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