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BU13 ZXR

2013 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,626 mi
Last recorded99,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Venga44,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZXR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 86,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,395 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,248 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 71,240 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 56,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 56,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 46,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 35,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 25,891 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,777 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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BU13 ZXR is a 2013 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BU13 ZXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU13 ZXR registered?

BU13 ZXR is a 2013 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is BU13 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU13 ZXR have outstanding finance?

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