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ET16 YKJ

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,698 mi
Last recorded20,698 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 YKJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 20,698 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 18,485 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure but not likely to fall out

Fail 6 Jan 2025 18,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure but not likely to fall out

Pass 6 Jan 2024 13,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lamp loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 6 Jan 2024 13,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lamp loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 5 Jan 2023 8,628 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 6,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 6,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 6,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 5,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 3,789 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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ET16 YKJ 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 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 ET16 YKJ, 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 ET16 YKJ registered?

ET16 YKJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is ET16 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 YKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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