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YL65 AVT

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,917 mi
Last recorded46,917 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 AVT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 46,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 46,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 42,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 38,784 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 38,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 34,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,142 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 27,142 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 22,866 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 14,658 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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YL65 AVT is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red 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 YL65 AVT, 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 YL65 AVT registered?

YL65 AVT is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 AVT safe to buy?

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