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VU16 SZE

2016 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,167 mi
Last recorded96,167 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 SZE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,186 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,862 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 62,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,382 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 54,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 32,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VU16 SZE is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU16 SZE, 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 VU16 SZE registered?

VU16 SZE is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is VU16 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 SZE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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