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WJ16 BGZ

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,593 mi
Last recorded16,593 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 BGZ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 16,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 11,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 11,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 11,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 10,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 8,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 7,093 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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WJ16 BGZ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ16 BGZ, 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 WJ16 BGZ registered?

WJ16 BGZ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is WJ16 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 BGZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ16 BGZ have outstanding finance?

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