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AV16 POJ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,628 mi
Last recorded55,628 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 POJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 55,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,248 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2022 41,936 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre abnormally worn perished and cut on outer sidewall

rear brake and parking brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Dec 2021 35,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 35,046 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,057 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 25,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Blades Split Not Clearing Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Repeater Lamp Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (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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AV16 POJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

AV16 POJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is AV16 POJ safe to buy?

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