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BGZ 2497

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,434 mi
Last recorded38,434 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 2497
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 38,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 35,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 35,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 30,703 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 30,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 25,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,251 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 14,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,536 miles

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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BGZ 2497 is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol 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 BGZ 2497, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGZ 2497 registered?

BGZ 2497 is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BGZ 2497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 2497 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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