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285 BJB

2017 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 BJB
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 38,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 32,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 28,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 20,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 15,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 12,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 10,056 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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285 BJB is a 2017 Kia Venga in Black 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 285 BJB, 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 285 BJB registered?

285 BJB is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is 285 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 BJB 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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