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RJ66 XXT

2017 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,762 mi
Last recorded59,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ66 XXT
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 59,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 53,558 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 53,557 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,115 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 49,115 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 43,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 36,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 36,505 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,203 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 22,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 XXT is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 RJ66 XXT, 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 RJ66 XXT registered?

RJ66 XXT is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 22 February 2017.

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