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AY16 WCW

2016 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WCW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 76,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 67,406 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 67,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 61,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,133 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TPMS warning light On dash for nearside rear tyre low pressure.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,813 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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AY16 WCW is a 2016 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AY16 WCW, 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 AY16 WCW registered?

AY16 WCW is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is AY16 WCW safe to buy?

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