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DN16 FAO

2016 Kia Venga

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 FAO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,742 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 78,742 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,917 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished, not yet to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 66,913 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished, not yet to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack tracing up from off side border line fail (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Nearside Rear shock fitted incorrectly shock bolt only being held on by 3-4 threads. looks like wrong shock fitted compared to ns shock

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracked in tread and side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn so badly on inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack tracing up from off side border line fail (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Nearside Rear shock fitted incorrectly shock bolt only being held on by 3-4 threads. looks like wrong shock fitted compared to ns shock

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracked in tread and side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TOTALLY BALD ON INNER EDGE,AND LOW TREAD ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 44,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TOTALLY BALD ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TOTALLY BALD ON INNER EDGE,AND LOW TREAD ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 32,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,140 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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DN16 FAO 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 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 DN16 FAO, 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 DN16 FAO registered?

DN16 FAO is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DN16 FAO safe to buy?

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