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YR16 UCT

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 UCT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,635 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 81,592 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,291 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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YR16 UCT is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR16 UCT, 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 YR16 UCT registered?

YR16 UCT is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is YR16 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 UCT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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