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DE15 BYR

2015 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Venga34,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 BYR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 127,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm and tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge, but unable to view ply or cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend renewal (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm and tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge, but unable to view ply or cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 126,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm and tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge, but unable to view ply or cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend renewal (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm and tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge, but unable to view ply or cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,784 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rears . slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 110,836 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6 mm, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,779 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly insecure (rear bracket broken) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly insecure (rear bracket broken) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,134 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,134 miles

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

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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DE15 BYR is a 2015 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE15 BYR, 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 DE15 BYR registered?

DE15 BYR is a 2015 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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