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RJ17 HVU

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 HVU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,841 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 44,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,821 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 37,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 33,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 31,939 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,701 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 28,701 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 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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RJ17 HVU is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue 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 RJ17 HVU, 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 RJ17 HVU registered?

RJ17 HVU is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is RJ17 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ17 HVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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