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PN17 VJU

2017 Kia Venga

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,343 mi
Last recorded54,343 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN17 VJU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,343 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 54,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 44,055 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 38,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 38,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 32,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 32,984 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 20,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 17,526 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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PN17 VJU is a 2017 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PN17 VJU, 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 PN17 VJU registered?

PN17 VJU is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is PN17 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN17 VJU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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