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A26 AJF

2016 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,390 mi
Last recorded59,390 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AJF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 59,390 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 59,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 51,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 35,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 32,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 29,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,495 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2021 27,495 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 25,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 21,537 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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A26 AJF is a 2016 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A26 AJF, 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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What year was A26 AJF registered?

A26 AJF is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is A26 AJF safe to buy?

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