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YL65 URO

2016 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 83,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,697 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 78,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,911 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,801 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 56,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,843 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 51,841 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 41,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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 URO is a 2016 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

YL65 URO is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is YL65 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 URO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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