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BT16 EYJ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,922 mi
Last recorded61,922 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 EYJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 61,922 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 61,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 58,019 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 58,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 45,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 22,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 19,282 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Jul 2019 10,424 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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BT16 EYJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc 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 BT16 EYJ, 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 BT16 EYJ registered?

BT16 EYJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is BT16 EYJ safe to buy?

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