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Y55 LJA

2016 Kia Venga

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 LJA
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm...195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm...195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,176 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm... inner edge bald...195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear indecators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear indecators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,300 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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Y55 LJA is a 2016 Kia Venga in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y55 LJA, 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 Y55 LJA registered?

Y55 LJA is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is Y55 LJA safe to buy?

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