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GJ16 TYP

2016 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,976 mi
Last recorded20,976 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 TYP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 20,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 18,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 17,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 15,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 14,632 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 14,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 13,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 11,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 9,855 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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GJ16 TYP is a 2016 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 GJ16 TYP, 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 GJ16 TYP registered?

GJ16 TYP is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is GJ16 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 TYP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ16 TYP have outstanding finance?

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