2016 KIA Venga 1.6L Diesel · SS16 FGF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift from perfect records to emerging reactive repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 48,229 miles identified two defects: a deteriorated exhaust at the flexible section and an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. These issues represent a departure from the previous years of clean passes, suggesting that the vehicle is now beginning to require attention to aging components despite its low mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between July 2021 and July 2022, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has stabilised back down to roughly 7,500 miles per annum. This low-frequency use can sometimes lead to dry rot in rubber-based components, as evidenced by the June 2021 advisory regarding a nearside rear tyre suffering from perishing and cracking. A buyer should physically inspect the exhaust system specifically to ensure the deteriorated flexible section has been replaced with a high-quality component, as these are prone to premature failure if poorly fitted. Given the history of tyre wear and perishing, a thorough check of the remaining tyre pressures and sidewalls is necessary to rule out alignment issues. The record shows no historical structural corrosion or brake failures, but the low mileage justifies a check for seized caliper sliders or rust on the brake discs, which often occurs on vehicles that sit for extended periods.