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EA16 WGJ

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,922 mi
Last recorded127,922 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 WGJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,922 miles

nearside washer jets weak

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,588 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,905 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 37,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,302 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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EA16 WGJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

EA16 WGJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is EA16 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 WGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA16 WGJ have outstanding finance?

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