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NJ17 YJD

2017 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 YJD
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 74,076 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 74,076 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,410 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 68,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,947 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 48,947 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 41,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 9,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 5,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 4,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored outer face (1.1.14 (a) (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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NJ17 YJD is a 2017 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NJ17 YJD, 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 NJ17 YJD registered?

NJ17 YJD is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is NJ17 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ17 YJD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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