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BV13 LMJ

2013 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Venga44,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LMJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 75,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 72,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front strut top has movement

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker and air fresher ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 31,759 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker and air fresher ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,055 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Fail 25 Apr 2017 23,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2016 12,739 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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BV13 LMJ is a 2013 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV13 LMJ, 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 BV13 LMJ registered?

BV13 LMJ is a 2013 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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