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GJ66 VSM

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,401 mi
Last recorded61,401 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 VSM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,401 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 61,401 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 38,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,657 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,673 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 21,673 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 17,625 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts wearing on inner tread areas (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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GJ66 VSM is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GJ66 VSM, 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 GJ66 VSM registered?

GJ66 VSM is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GJ66 VSM safe to buy?

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