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YL65 XAP

2016 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,189 mi
Last recorded79,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 XAP
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,355 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))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 72,355 miles

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

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

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))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,757 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,215 miles

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tyre tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 33,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep crack in the tread down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tyre tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 25,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,951 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 XAP is a 2016 Kia Venga in Grey 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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

Is YL65 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 XAP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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