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VU16 XOP

2016 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XOP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,186 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 55,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,137 miles

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

damage to front bumper

Fail 9 Feb 2024 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 13 Feb 2023 37,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Damage to sill

Offside Rear Damage to arch

Offside Rear Outer Damage to sill

Fail 13 Feb 2023 37,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Damage to sill

Offside Rear Damage to arch

Offside Rear Outer Damage to sill

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 30,476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Damage to sill

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Outer Front and rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Damage to arch

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside pads wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 23,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Damage on NSR lower outer sill

Damage on OSF and OSR lower outer sills

Damage on OSR of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges, low, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges, low, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Feb 2020 17,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Feb 2020 17,120 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 13,588 miles

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 XOP is a 2016 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOP, 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 VU16 XOP registered?

VU16 XOP is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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