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444 SWX

2017 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,958 mi
Last recorded19,958 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 SWX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 19,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 19,112 miles

Both front tyres worn on (inner edges)

Pass 16 Jun 2025 56,858 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 56,858 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 15,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 54,169 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 13,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,490 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 51,490 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 10,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,885 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 48,447 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 7,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 46,718 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads low

rear pads low

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,167 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,312 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 37,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,484 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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444 SWX is a 2017 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 444 SWX, 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 444 SWX registered?

444 SWX is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 10 October 2017.

Is 444 SWX safe to buy?

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