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FM16 LUL

2016 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,585 mi
Last recorded133,585 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 LUL
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 133,585 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,630 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 106,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,879 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,911 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 58,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 58,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,316 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 35,414 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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FM16 LUL is a 2016 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM16 LUL, 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 FM16 LUL registered?

FM16 LUL is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is FM16 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 LUL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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