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GJL 28W

2016 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,047 mi
Last recorded22,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJL 28W
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 22,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 17,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 16,810 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 16,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 15,972 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 15,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 14,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 12,996 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to seats locked down for dogs

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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GJL 28W is a 2016 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJL 28W, 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 GJL 28W registered?

GJL 28W is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GJL 28W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJL 28W shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJL 28W have outstanding finance?

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