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555 EXJ

2016 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 EXJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 90,974 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2025 90,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Dec 2023 74,477 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,593 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 66,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,945 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 45,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,483 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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555 EXJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 30,310 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 555 EXJ, 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 10 years old, this Kia Venga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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555 EXJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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