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YJ16 KCS

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,117 mi
Last recorded45,117 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 KCS
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 45,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 40,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 35,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 26,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 23,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,644 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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YJ16 KCS is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ16 KCS, 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 YJ16 KCS registered?

YJ16 KCS is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YJ16 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 KCS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ16 KCS have outstanding finance?

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