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RV17 XEW

2017 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,881 mi
Last recorded57,881 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 XEW
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,881 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,645 miles

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

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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 50,645 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,370 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 38,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 38,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm center and worn out edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 27,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm center and worn out edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,942 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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RV17 XEW is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV17 XEW, 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 RV17 XEW registered?

RV17 XEW is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is RV17 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 XEW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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