Official DVLA Record

2016 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · TPR 242

TPR 242

2016 KIA Venga (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/05/2016. Recorded mileage 12,920 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA VENGA
Year / Origin
2016
MOT Status
Valid until 30/07/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
12,920 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1591cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The roadworthiness status of this 2016 Kia Venga is exemplary, demonstrating a consistently stable maintenance trend with zero recorded defects across its recent testing history. In the most recent test conducted on 22 July 2025 at an unspecified low mileage, the vehicle passed without a single advisory. This spotless outcome mirrors the preceding tests on 19 July 2024, 3 July 2023, and 1 July 2022, all of which also resulted in clean passes. Such a faultless record indicates that previous keepers addressed mechanical upkeep proactively, leaving no lingering structural or wear-and-tear issues on the current file. The vehicle presents an exceptionally low mileage profile, having accumulated only 12,920 miles across its roughly ten-year lifespan, averaging out to approximately 1,292 miles annually. This sparse mileage accumulation points toward very light urban use or extended periods of storage between annual tests. While low mileage preserves drivetrain components and limits heavy structural fatigue, long periods of inactivity can occasionally induce secondary issues such as perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, or battery degradation from lack of regular discharge cycles. A physical inspection should focus primarily on perishable components that suffer from age-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear. Check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for micro-cracking caused by prolonged stationary periods and verify that the brake discs and pads are free from excessive surface corrosion due to infrequent use. Inspect the rubber suspension bushes, exhaust hangers, and wiper blades for perishing or hardening. The clean MOT history confirms a robust mechanical foundation, but confirming the health of these low-use rubber and friction materials will ensure long-term reliability.

TPR 242 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
  • 12,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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TPR 242 Mileage History

  1. 01/07/20228,867 mi
  2. 03/07/202310,426 mi+1,559 mi
  3. 19/07/202411,830 mi+1,404 mi
  4. 22/07/202512,920 mi+1,090 mi

Average of roughly 1,325 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

TPR 242 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Venga (TPR 242) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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