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B5 JAN

2014 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,160 mi
Last recorded43,160 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Venga40,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JAN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 43,160 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 39,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,287 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 26,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 17,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 13,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B5 JAN is a 2014 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B5 JAN, 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 B5 JAN registered?

B5 JAN is a 2014 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is B5 JAN safe to buy?

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