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V20 AJP

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,677 mi
Last recorded97,677 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 AJP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum requirement, recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency on 17%

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,256 miles

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

parking brake efficiency passing on locking criteria

Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,949 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,034 miles

Parking brake at 18%

Pass 19 Nov 2020 44,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake pads VERY close to 1.5mm minimum requirement, recommend replacements.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 31,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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V20 AJP is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc 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 V20 AJP, 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 V20 AJP registered?

V20 AJP is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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