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BG16 UDY

2016 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 UDY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,660 miles

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

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

Rear General underbody corrosion. Structural integrity appears impaired

Fail 8 Dec 2025 126,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear General underbody corrosion. Structural integrity appears impaired

Pass 8 Oct 2024 120,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,671 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,142 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,800 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 65,752 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Tapped headlamp unit light illuminated. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places across central breadth/ Inner edge worn encroaching on 3/4 central breadth of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places across central breadth/ Inner edge worn encroaching on 3/4 central breadth of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalance of 28% on front axle (Limit 30%) (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (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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BG16 UDY is a 2016 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG16 UDY, 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 BG16 UDY registered?

BG16 UDY is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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