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C8 DHB

2016 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,426 mi
Last recorded118,426 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DHB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 118,426 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,290 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 55,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,877 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 32,877 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper torn

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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C8 DHB is a 2016 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C8 DHB, 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 C8 DHB registered?

C8 DHB is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is C8 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 DHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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