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MJ17 WZH

2017 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,299 mi
Last recorded46,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 WZH
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 46,299 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 44,146 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 41,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 37,388 miles

Central Front under-tray fitted

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 31,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front windscreen has small chip 6mm

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

Fail 11 May 2022 31,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen has small chip 6mm

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,939 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 25,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 19,743 miles
Pass 13 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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MJ17 WZH is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ17 WZH, 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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What year was MJ17 WZH registered?

MJ17 WZH is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 April 2017.

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