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AU16 PHY

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 PHY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Feb 2026 77,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 72,352 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,436 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 63,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 30,260 miles

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

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

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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AU16 PHY is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU16 PHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 PHY registered?

AU16 PHY is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 PHY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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