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YG13 UUP

2013 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,495 mi
Last recorded176,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Venga44,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 UUP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 176,495 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 176,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,749 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

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

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

Offside front steering rack boot twisted.

Fail 17 Jan 2025 164,749 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

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

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

Offside front steering rack boot twisted.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,984 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 151,955 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 138,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,104 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,736 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick signs of overheating on pads and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,087 miles

both rear disc pitted and corroded

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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YG13 UUP is a 2013 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YG13 UUP, 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 YG13 UUP registered?

YG13 UUP is a 2013 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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