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BT13 JNF

2013 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,464 mi
Last recorded48,464 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Venga44,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 JNF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 48,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 47,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 44,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 41,479 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 41,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,488 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 33,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 PLUS STRESS CRACKS AND OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 PLUS STRESS CRACKS AND OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,353 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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BT13 JNF is a 2013 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT13 JNF, 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 BT13 JNF registered?

BT13 JNF is a 2013 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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