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GK17 LKY

2017 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 LKY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 103,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,173 miles

Front wiper linkage worn.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower bumper damaged

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,789 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 40,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,342 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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GK17 LKY is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK17 LKY, 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

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What year was GK17 LKY registered?

GK17 LKY is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is GK17 LKY safe to buy?

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