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BJ16 XGC

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XGC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,369 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 52,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn down to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

recommend alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,417 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 21,179 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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BJ16 XGC is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ16 XGC, 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 BJ16 XGC registered?

BJ16 XGC is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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