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CU16 NYB

2016 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,373 mi
Last recorded49,373 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 NYB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 49,373 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake disc inner back plates corroded and deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2024 45,151 miles

N/S water jet is blocked.

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 45,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S water jet is blocked.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,411 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 38,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 35,138 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,192 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 29,192 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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CU16 NYB is a 2016 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU16 NYB, 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 CU16 NYB registered?

CU16 NYB is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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