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DG16 CVU

2016 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,285 mi
Last recorded42,285 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 CVU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 34,968 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 34,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,771 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 30,767 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 26,974 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 22,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 17,959 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 17,937 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 15,490 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 11,702 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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DG16 CVU is a 2016 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG16 CVU, 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 DG16 CVU?

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What year was DG16 CVU registered?

DG16 CVU is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DG16 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 CVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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