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AU14 XRZ

2014 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Venga40,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 XRZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,869 miles

slight brake binding

Fail 11 Jun 2026 78,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight brake binding

Pass 16 Jun 2025 77,888 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 77,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 75,389 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 75,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 73,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,007 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 73,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,214 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 69,214 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,428 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 64,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 57,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,473 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 46,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AU14 XRZ is a 2014 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AU14 XRZ, 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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What year was AU14 XRZ registered?

AU14 XRZ is a 2014 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 April 2014.

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