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WJ66 XKG

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,232 mi
Last recorded39,232 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 XKG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 39,232 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 39,232 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 35,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 35,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,966 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,544 miles

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2021 19,544 miles

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,421 miles

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,901 miles

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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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WJ66 XKG is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WJ66 XKG, 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 WJ66 XKG registered?

WJ66 XKG is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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