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DS16 XVN

2016 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,521 mi
Last recorded55,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 XVN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 55,521 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction object hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 35,143 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 35,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,649 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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DS16 XVN is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVN, 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 DS16 XVN?

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What year was DS16 XVN registered?

DS16 XVN is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is DS16 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 XVN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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