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DC16 KPJ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,785 mi
Last recorded73,785 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 KPJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 73,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,934 miles

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 17 Aug 2023 56,530 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 56,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,820 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 34,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,478 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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DC16 KPJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 KPJ, 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

How do I check the history of DC16 KPJ?

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What year was DC16 KPJ registered?

DC16 KPJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DC16 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 KPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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