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X3 GMA

2016 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,437 mi
Last recorded49,437 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 GMA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 49,437 miles

Engine oil slightly overfilled

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 49,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Engine oil slightly overfilled

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,763 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 42,763 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine oil being significantly overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 28,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,159 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 22,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,036 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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X3 GMA is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X3 GMA, 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 X3 GMA registered?

X3 GMA is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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