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DS16 KCV

2016 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,197 mi
Last recorded71,197 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 KCV
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 71,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2026 71,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2025 63,983 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 57,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp unit broken but not emitting white light

Fail 23 Mar 2024 57,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp unit broken but not emitting white light

Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 50,434 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 37,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,602 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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DS16 KCV 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 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 DS16 KCV, 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

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What year was DS16 KCV registered?

DS16 KCV is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is DS16 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 KCV 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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