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VK16 LWM

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,806 mi
Last recorded53,806 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 LWM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and personnel item ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 38,047 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 38,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2020 26,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,165 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 22,165 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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VK16 LWM is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK16 LWM, 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 VK16 LWM registered?

VK16 LWM is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is VK16 LWM safe to buy?

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