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FT16 NPU

2016 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,904 mi
Last recorded92,904 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 NPU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,980 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,980 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,524 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,490 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 50,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion on suspension components

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

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,719 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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FT16 NPU is a 2016 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT16 NPU, 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 FT16 NPU registered?

FT16 NPU is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 August 2016.

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