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DX16 UPS

2016 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 UPS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 91,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 91,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 83,915 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (205/55/16) 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 75,454 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 75,454 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 62,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 52,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,607 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 35,607 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,984 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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DX16 UPS is a 2016 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 DX16 UPS, 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 DX16 UPS registered?

DX16 UPS is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DX16 UPS safe to buy?

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