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EU16 HCZ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,499 mi
Last recorded29,499 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 HCZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 29,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 20,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 16,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sip (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 13,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 10,723 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 10,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 7,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 7,424 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 3,162 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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EU16 HCZ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU16 HCZ, 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 EU16 HCZ?

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What year was EU16 HCZ registered?

EU16 HCZ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is EU16 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU16 HCZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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