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AU16 RGZ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 RGZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 75,270 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 75,170 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,513 miles

small stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 55,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 38,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,637 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 32,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,076 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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AU16 RGZ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AU16 RGZ, 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

How do I check the history of AU16 RGZ?

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What year was AU16 RGZ registered?

AU16 RGZ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AU16 RGZ safe to buy?

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