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S20 SUR

2017 Kia Venga

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,129 mi
Last recorded10,129 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 SUR
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 10,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Fail 28 Mar 2025 84,812 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 21 Sep 2024 9,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join area corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 8,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 7,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 5,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 5,590 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 5,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,901 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,488 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal slight cracks

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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S20 SUR is a 2017 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S20 SUR, 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 S20 SUR registered?

S20 SUR is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is S20 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 SUR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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