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YV16 AZC

2016 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,761 mi
Last recorded44,761 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV16 AZC
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 44,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 42,781 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,174 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 39,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 34,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

REAR WIPER DEFECTIVE

Fail 25 Jul 2023 34,235 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

REAR WIPER DEFECTIVE

Pass 28 Jul 2022 30,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 30,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,512 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight binding and brake performance uneven across axle

Pass 30 Jul 2020 22,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,594 miles

Front both worn on inner edges

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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YV16 AZC is a 2016 Kia Venga in Silver 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 YV16 AZC, 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

How do I check the history of YV16 AZC?

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What year was YV16 AZC registered?

YV16 AZC is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is YV16 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV16 AZC 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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