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XZ 976

2016 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,490 mi
Last recorded52,490 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXZ 976
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,490 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 46,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 24,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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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XZ 976 is a 2016 Kia Venga in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XZ 976, 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 XZ 976 registered?

XZ 976 is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is XZ 976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XZ 976 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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