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DS17 XAR

2017 Kia Venga

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,020 mi
Last recorded44,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 XAR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 44,020 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort but meets minimum requirements

Fail 15 Jan 2026 44,020 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort but meets minimum requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,824 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort but acceptable

Pass 15 Jan 2024 34,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear + central rear ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 29,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 29,888 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 27,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 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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DS17 XAR is a 2017 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS17 XAR, 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 DS17 XAR?

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What year was DS17 XAR registered?

DS17 XAR is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is DS17 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 XAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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