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RJ66 XYZ

2017 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,484 mi
Last recorded38,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 38,484 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 38,478 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 30,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 27,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 23,723 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 23,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 19,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,057 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 XYZ is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

RJ66 XYZ is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 January 2017.

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