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AV16 JXP

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,669 mi
Last recorded152,669 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 JXP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 152,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,430 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 134,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2022 122,572 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (all) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear brakes have very slight bind

Fail 10 Sep 2022 122,572 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (all) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brakes have very slight bind

Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 99,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,507 miles

coolant level low

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,507 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 61,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 JXP is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

AV16 JXP is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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