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EA16 PWJ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,396 mi
Last recorded121,396 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 PWJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 121,396 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 121,396 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 106,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 106,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 91,437 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Fail 28 May 2024 91,437 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit dip beam headlamp bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 31 May 2023 73,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked n/s lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 21 May 2022 57,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2020 36,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Fail 11 Jul 2020 36,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 30 Mar 2019 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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EA16 PWJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA16 PWJ, 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 EA16 PWJ registered?

EA16 PWJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is EA16 PWJ safe to buy?

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