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BL16 KMK

2016 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 KMK
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 73,509 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 60,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 44,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 44,195 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 29,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 29,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 20,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 12,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KMK is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BL16 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

BL16 KMK is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is BL16 KMK safe to buy?

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