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YG16 KJO

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,876 mi
Last recorded50,876 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 KJO
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe on hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 45,998 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 45,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 40,862 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake hit its limit, Hand brake didn't lock out on rollers. (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 26,561 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 26,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 22,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,569 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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YG16 KJO is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

YG16 KJO is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is YG16 KJO safe to buy?

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