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PJ17 JAU

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,529 mi
Last recorded33,529 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 JAU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,529 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 30,073 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,454 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,587 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 19,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 14,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 14,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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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PJ17 JAU is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 PJ17 JAU, 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 PJ17 JAU registered?

PJ17 JAU is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is PJ17 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 JAU 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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