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RJ66 XVM

2017 Kia Venga

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,795 mi
Last recorded76,795 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ66 XVM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 76,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 76,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,409 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2025 73,393 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,752 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 69,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 61,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,794 miles

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

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

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

small cracks in all four tyres treads

Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,909 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 40,908 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 20 Aug 2020 31,076 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

very small cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls

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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RJ66 XVM is a 2017 Kia Venga in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ66 XVM, 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 RJ66 XVM registered?

RJ66 XVM is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 January 2017.

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