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RJ66 XYG

2017 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,470 mi
Last recorded45,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ66 XYG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 45,470 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 45,470 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,225 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front daytime running light loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 42,225 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front daytime running light loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 40,193 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front bumper lose. fog light lose. may fall out.

Fail 11 Nov 2023 40,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light insecure. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front bumper lose. fog light lose. may fall out.

Pass 3 Dec 2022 35,761 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,381 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 30,381 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,541 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 28,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,732 miles

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 XYG is a 2017 Kia Venga in Blue 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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

RJ66 XYG is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 24 January 2017.

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