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AU13 TZW

2013 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Venga44,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 TZW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 128,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 120,372 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r brake disc back plate missing

Fail 21 Mar 2025 120,356 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r brake disc back plate missing

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,132 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 112,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 78,345 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,570 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,437 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AU13 TZW is a 2013 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU13 TZW, 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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What year was AU13 TZW registered?

AU13 TZW is a 2013 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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