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BV15 UPJ

2015 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Venga34,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,743 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 84,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 76,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face only partially used - suspect seized pad/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,357 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 69,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,234 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 57,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,619 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 47,619 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 47,604 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 47,600 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16--91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,525 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 38,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer lamp assy has water ingress

Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,344 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer lamp assy has water ingress

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

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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BV15 UPJ is a 2015 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2015 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,634 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 BV15 UPJ, 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 11 years old, this Kia Venga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV15 UPJ registered?

BV15 UPJ is a 2015 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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