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AO10 PFA

2010 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,294 mi
Last recorded124,294 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Venga56,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 PFA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 124,283 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 115,627 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 115,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing/hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,238 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 106,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 99,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,736 miles

Nearside Front head rest reversed

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

Offside Front head rest reversed

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 92,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head rest reversed

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

Offside Front head rest reversed

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,004 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked, (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge,

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,626 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,901 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 356,455 miles

Offside rear tyre has a slight lump on the tread!!!

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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AO10 PFA is a 2010 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO10 PFA, 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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AO10 PFA is a 2010 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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