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AO14 BKU

2014 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Venga40,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 BKU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 103,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 99,281 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Fail 13 May 2025 99,281 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides [inner] front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Pass 15 May 2024 95,621 miles

Nearside Front play evident in mcpherson strut upper mount ,not yet considered excessive

Fail 15 May 2024 95,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play evident in mcpherson strut upper mount ,not yet considered excessive

Pass 24 May 2023 91,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 87,384 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 87,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 71,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,073 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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AO14 BKU is a 2014 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 40,094 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 AO14 BKU, 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 12 years old, this Kia Venga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO14 BKU is a 2014 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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