2016 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · SH16 VSO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 66,828 miles passed, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit with signs of edge wear. This indicates a lapse in monitoring basic consumable components, following a significant failure in April 2024 where the car failed multiple safety-critical items before a successful pass. The mileage pattern is consistent with a decade-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There was a notable gap of 12,208 miles between March 2023 and April 2024, followed by 11,547 miles between the April 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, which generally helps prevent the issues associated with long periods, yet the specific failures in 2024 suggest the owner ignored deteriorating maintenance until the MOT deadline forced attention. A buyer must inspect the nearside rear suspension and brake assembly in person, as the 2024 failure specifically noted a binding nearside rear service brake and a nail in the tyre. A binding caliper often indicates a seized piston or worn slider pins which can lead to uneven disc wear. The edge wear noted on the nearside front tyre in 2026 suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that need to be verified to prevent rapid premature replacement of new tyres.