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VU66 ZDJ

2016 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 ZDJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 66,421 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 60,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 51,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 42,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 42,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 33,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,741 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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VU66 ZDJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc 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 VU66 ZDJ, 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 VU66 ZDJ registered?

VU66 ZDJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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