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YD16 ZRJ

2016 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,658 mi
Last recorded67,658 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 ZRJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,658 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,245 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 60,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,058 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,422 miles

Rear wiper blade split and worn

Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 38,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,598 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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YD16 ZRJ is a 2016 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD16 ZRJ, 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 YD16 ZRJ registered?

YD16 ZRJ is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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