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HGZ 8749

2017 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,766 mi
Last recorded11,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 8749
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 11,766 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 10,707 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 10,706 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 8,046 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 8,046 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 7,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 5,616 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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HGZ 8749 is a 2017 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGZ 8749, 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 HGZ 8749?

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What year was HGZ 8749 registered?

HGZ 8749 is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 15 December 2017.

Is HGZ 8749 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGZ 8749 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGZ 8749 have outstanding finance?

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