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NJ17 PHX

2017 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,149 mi
Last recorded118,149 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 PHX
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 118,149 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre light on

Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,016 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,459 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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NJ17 PHX is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NJ17 PHX, 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 NJ17 PHX?

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What year was NJ17 PHX registered?

NJ17 PHX is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is NJ17 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ17 PHX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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