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RJ17 XRT

2017 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,200 mi
Last recorded39,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 XRT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 28,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,420 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2022 22,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,297 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 XRT is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

Is RJ17 XRT safe to buy?

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