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YY65 WUX

2016 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Venga30,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 WUX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 48,185 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 45,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 45,716 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 42,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,467 miles

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

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 Front 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))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 35,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 22,808 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 22,808 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 18,078 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 18,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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YY65 WUX is a 2016 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY65 WUX, 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.

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What year was YY65 WUX registered?

YY65 WUX is a 2016 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is YY65 WUX safe to buy?

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