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256 AJJ

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,939 mi
Last recorded38,939 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 AJJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 38,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 38,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 21,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 18,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 17,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,620 miles

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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256 AJJ is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 26,455 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 256 AJJ, 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 9 years old, this Kia Venga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 256 AJJ registered?

256 AJJ is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 256 AJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 256 AJJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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