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LC59 BPF

2009 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,269 mi
Last recorded134,269 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Venga57,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BPF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 134,081 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 130,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 129,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 15 Sep 2023 128,837 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper carrier bolt lose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,333 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres split + perished

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,347 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount Bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,947 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 77,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and outer edge worn smooth. Replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,134 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 61,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,506 miles

nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 10 Nov 2012 29,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LC59 BPF is a 2009 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2009 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 57,631 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 LC59 BPF, 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 17 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC59 BPF is a 2009 Kia Venga, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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