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LC59 YAK

2009 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Venga57,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 YAK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 75,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn close/cracking on outer edge/outer side wall in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper repaired with tape

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 70,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure but no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,033 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 66,011 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,986 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 46,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 46,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,862 miles

Offside Front shocker top mounting has play

Fail 15 Nov 2019 40,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mounting has play

Pass 22 Nov 2018 34,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,138 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 18,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 14,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 10,047 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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LC59 YAK is a 2009 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YAK, 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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What year was LC59 YAK registered?

LC59 YAK is a 2009 Kia Venga, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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