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AK17 LMJ

2017 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,937 mi
Last recorded48,937 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 LMJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,022 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,084 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,734 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 42,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020

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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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AK17 LMJ is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red 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 AK17 LMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK17 LMJ?

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What year was AK17 LMJ registered?

AK17 LMJ is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is AK17 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 LMJ 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.

Does AK17 LMJ have outstanding finance?

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