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FN16 XLJ

2016 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,531 mi
Last recorded77,531 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 XLJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,666 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,722 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,512 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (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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FN16 XLJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN16 XLJ, 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 FN16 XLJ registered?

FN16 XLJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is FN16 XLJ safe to buy?

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