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2016 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · CN16 ADZ

CN16 ADZ

2016 KIA Venga (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 56,930 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
KIA VENGA
Year / Origin
2016 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
56,930 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1591cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2016 KIA VENGA presents an exceptionally clean MOT record, with every annual test since 2022 returning a pass and no defects or advisories recorded. The most recent test in April 2025 at 56,930 miles shows a failure on the same day, but with no defects listed, this likely reflects a clerical or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is stable and positive, with no recurring problems or escalating concerns across the four-year history. The mileage pattern confirms low annual use, averaging roughly 5,700 miles per year. The recorded increments are consistent: 36,736 miles in March 2022, 42,569 in March 2023, 49,586 in April 2024, and 56,930 in April 2025. This steady accumulation of about 6,000 to 7,000 miles per year suggests regular light use rather than prolonged standing, which reduces the risk of seized components or degraded fluids. There are no suspicious gaps or rapid mileage spikes. Given the faultless history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Focus on suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, brake discs and pads for wear, and the exhaust system for corrosion. Check for any structural rust, particularly on the sills and subframes, as this can develop silently on a ten-year-old vehicle. Tyre condition and wiper blades are consumables that may need replacement, but the record implies the previous owner attended to basic upkeep.
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CN16 ADZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
  • 56,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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CN16 ADZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Venga (CN16 ADZ) between March 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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CN16 ADZ Mileage History

  1. 16/03/202236,736 mi
  2. 15/03/202342,569 mi+5,833 mi
  3. 29/04/202449,586 mi+7,017 mi
  4. 16/04/202556,930 mi+7,344 mi
  5. 16/04/202556,930 mi

Average of roughly 6,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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