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BL16 GKZ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,156 mi
Last recorded25,156 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 GKZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 25,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,964 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 20,952 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 17 May 2023 19,703 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 17,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 15,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 12,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,299 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure dumper damage.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Bumper damaged . (4.5.1 (c) (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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BL16 GKZ 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 GKZ, 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 BL16 GKZ registered?

BL16 GKZ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is BL16 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 GKZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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