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DS16 XUU

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 XUU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,040 miles

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

Slight oil leak (sump plug)

Fail 1 Sep 2025 69,040 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak (sump plug)

Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 60,675 miles

Offside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,061 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 51,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,898 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,383 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 27,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 23,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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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DS16 XUU is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DS16 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

DS16 XUU is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is DS16 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 XUU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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