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LB17 ZJX

2017 Kia Venga

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,897 mi
Last recorded71,897 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 ZJX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,897 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tierod (drumstick) corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrode ....in between both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner tierod (drumstick) corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ...in between both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 66,011 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules/lines corroded on calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake hose/line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small bit of pipe between brake hoses corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake hose/line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small bit of pipe between brake hoses corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded before and after axle both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 59,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold inner tread edge 205..55..16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 59,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold inner tread edge 205..55..16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 53,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 48,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 32,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 32,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LB17 ZJX is a 2017 Kia Venga in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB17 ZJX, 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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LB17 ZJX is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 3 July 2017.

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