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SB17 RKU

2017 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Venga26,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 RKU
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 51,088 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,906 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 39,589 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,041 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 33,041 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 19,195 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 19,195 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 11,179 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2020

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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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SB17 RKU is a 2017 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB17 RKU, 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 SB17 RKU registered?

SB17 RKU is a 2017 Kia Venga, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is SB17 RKU safe to buy?

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