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YG16 KJN

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,066 mi
Last recorded42,066 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 KJN
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 42,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 39,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier moves about in holder (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 6 brake flexi hoses have corroded steel piping in them, advise change soon (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 39,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn off inner edge and wall perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier moves about in holder (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 6 brake flexi hoses have corroded steel piping in them, advise change soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable position ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material felexi/metal parts corroding (1.1.11 (c))

wipers poor at clearing

Fail 6 Sep 2023 31,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material felexi/metal parts corroding (1.1.11 (c))

wipers poor at clearing

Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 21,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 7,233 miles

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 6,884 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 6,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 4,810 miles

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

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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YG16 KJN is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG16 KJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG16 KJN registered?

YG16 KJN is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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