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AV16 BYZ

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,557 mi
Last recorded134,557 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2026 134,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 58,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,088 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AV16 BYZ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV16 BYZ, 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 AV16 BYZ registered?

AV16 BYZ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is AV16 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 BYZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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