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DE16 WGW

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 WGW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 75,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jul 2024 61,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 45,525 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 45,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,830 miles

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

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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DE16 WGW is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE16 WGW, 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 DE16 WGW registered?

DE16 WGW is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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